GPs do not know everything about a patient. GPs ARE asked about the claimant. There will be tests that provide proof of a particular condition, but the rest is merely what the patient/claimant says. The emphasis for the GPs is to believe the patient simply because there is no apparent reason for them to lie.
PIP form for GPs.
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6. Effects of the disabling condition{s) on day to day life
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ESA
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4. . If known from your knowledge of the patient, please tick the boxes.that apply and provide a brief explanation if your patient has difficulties with any of the following activities.
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