Puzzled by dates on fit note

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I've been signed off for the past few months due to mental health difficulties. My GP issues a new fit note every fortnight/month, depending on how I'm doing.

My question is about the date section on the note. My last one stated:

"This will be the case for 2 months, or from X date to Y date"

Both parts were filled in, stating 2 months, plus a set date, which was for a single calendar month. Does this mean I'm covered for a full 2 months by this fit note, or does it expire after the date actually printed on the form?

I don't think they should fill both parts in, it seems like a mistake to me. To be on the safe side I would assume one month or query it with the surgery.

I've been trawling online to try and find out why this happened, but no joy!

Yes, that's a mistake, only one part should be filled in. Did the GP tell you how long s/he was signing you off for? I'd phone the surgery and explain you need a new form ASAP due to the error. Workplaces can be difficult about those certificates so it's worth making sure it's totally correct.

Workplaces can be difficult about those certificates so it's worth making sure it's totally correct.

Don't I know it! Thanks for the clarification though, very helpful

Is it a computer issued one from your GP? that's a glitch, I'm a GP and the computer usually allows you to select only one option of from x date to y date OR for three weeks (or whatever)

Yes, it's computer issued. Thanks for replying, I was hoping a GP would come along!