From my experience notes yes are standard practice, but a diagnosis isn't at least from the point of view from several of the doctors I have seen for various ailments. I always get asked whom I work for because they say it is unusual to be asked for a diagnosis to be written on the note. Hence...
well thank you very much for the info. It wasn't just for me many where I work have been asking the same question ,but never wanna make waves or even ask for that matter. Our HR isn't the friendliest person to talk to, so hence my appearance and question here. Again thank you for your time and...
I work for a very large employer in Arkansas. If I miss a day of work or more I am required to have the doctor not only say the dates I'm to be excused, but to also supply a diagnosis as to the reason I went to see him. Now if it was the flu etc. I would still say this is a breach of my privacy...