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Form 48 is the form used to accompany a physician's statement when someone is absent due to illness or injury. When a member is out for medical reasons, the department needs an official reminder and record that a medical professional confirmed the absence. Form 48 provides a structured way to attach the physician’s statement, capture essential details (like dates of absence and any return-to-work guidance), and keep the personnel file accurate and in line with policy. The other forms are meant for different administrative purposes and aren’t specifically tied to the medical statement for illness or injury absence.