Fit notes are part of everyday general practice but writing them well takes time
⏳ 5–10 minutes per patient
🧠 Relying on memory
📝 Generic wording
❓ Variable guidance
Fit notes are part of everyday general practice but writing them well takes time. Each one often relying on memory, generic wording, and variable guidance
SMART
Fit NoteTM
An intelligent tool that generates high-quality fit notes in seconds that are medicolegally sound
Turning a variable, time-consuming task into a fast, structured clinical workflow.
Intelligent Tool
Clinical Decision Support
High-Quality Fit Notes in Seconds
Evidence based, structured output
Medicolegally Sound
Compliant, defensible documentation every time
SMART Fit Note is an intelligent tool that generates high-quality fit notes in seconds that are medicolegally sound
🔹 Step 1 of 4
Enter the patient's diagnosis
The clinician inputs the condition or diagnosis information to begin the process.
SMART
Fit Note
MED3 Fit Note Assistant
Evidence-informed guidance for GPs and ACPs in England
Privacy: Your data is never stored or transmitted. Everything runs in this browser only.
Patient Information
e.g. Lower Back Pain, Migraine, Anxiety
To begin, the clinician enters the patient's diagnosis or condition.
🔹 Step 2 of 4
Select employment status and job role
Patient details and safety-critical role detection happen automatically.
SMART
Fit Note
MED3 Fit Note Assistant
Evidence-informed guidance for GPs and ACPs in England
Clinical safety: Always apply your clinical judgment alongside recommendations.
Patient Information
e.g. HGV driver, Surgeon, Nurse
The patient's employment status is entered. The tool automatically detects condition type and identifies safety-critical roles.
🔹 Step 3 of 4
Review workplace adjustments
Smart recommendations for phased return, modified hours, adapted duties, and workplace adaptations.
SMART
Fit Note
MED3 Fit Note Assistant
Evidence-informed guidance for GPs and ACPs in England
Recommended Duration
2–4 weeks
Based on clinical evidence for acute low back pain. Review before certification.
Workplace Adjustments
⭕ Phased Return
Gradually increasing hours
⭕ Altered Hours
Different shift pattern
✓ Amended Duties
Modified job role
✓ Adaptations
Physical workplace changes
⚠ Safety Alert
HGV driver — not fit to operate heavy goods vehicles during this period. Occupational Health referral recommended.
Choose whether the patient is fit for work, with structured workplace adjustments generated automatically.
🔹 Step 4 of 4
Copy into your clinical system
A complete, occupational health driven comments section ready to paste into your electronic medical record.
SMART
Fit Note
MED3 Fit Note Assistant
Evidence-informed guidance for GPs and ACPs in England
MED3 Comments Section (Ready to Copy)
Patient assessed with diagnosis of acute low back pain. Currently employed as HGV driver.
Advised not fit for work during acute phase due to safety-critical role and functional limitations. Recommend 2–4 weeks off work with review.
Workplace adjustments if fit to return: amended duties (avoid heavy lifting, prolonged driving), workplace adaptations (ergonomic assessment).
Occupational Health referral recommended prior to return to safety-critical role.
Evidence base: NICE NG193, UK Fast-Forward programme, RCGP guidance.
Ready to copy and paste into your EHR →
A complete, occupational health driven comments section, including duration guidance, functional impact, workplace adjustments, and safety alerts, ready to paste.
Built for NHS Primary Care
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500+ Conditions Recognised
Evidence-based duration guidance for every condition, instantly.
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Safety-Critical Role Protection
Automatic detection and alerts for safety-critical roles.
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Zero Patient Data Stored
Runs entirely in the browser. Nothing transmitted or stored.