Unable to work? Looking after a loved one? Missed days of school?
Getting a medical certificate has never been easier. Now, thanks to telehealth services, you can obtain a medical certificate for personal or sick leave from the comfort of your own home.
Let’s break down the ins and outs of medical certificates, and how to get the most appropriate certificate for you in a quick and safe manner.
How to get a medical certificate online?
When you seek a medical certificate, the doctor has a professional obligation to ensure they make a full, honest and valid assessment, and issue a medical certificate only where deemed appropriate. If the assessment has been found to be appropriate, the doctor can usually provide a medical certificate instantly via email straight after your appointment, to cover sick or personal leave for a duration deemed appropriate. The medical certificate can then be easily issued to your email inbox, after a video or phone consultation.
Can you get a medical certificate without seeing a doctor?
To get a medical certificate you should speak with a doctor, who will make the most appropriate decision for you. A consultation also allows the doctor to give you any other appropriate advice to help you feel better quicker - a holistic consultation that puts your health needs first!
At Healthylife, our telehealth provider requires you to have an appointment (via phone or video) to access a medical certificate, where appropriate.
Can you get a medical certificate over the phone?
Yes. Simply book a telehealth appointment with a doctor and speak to them over phone or video. If appropriate the doctor can send you the medical certificate instantly via email straight after your appointment.
How to get a backdated medical certificate?
Medical certificates are a legal document, and hence they must always be dated on the day on which they were written. There are a few exceptions to this when it comes to certain illnesses, but the doctor will give each case careful consideration of the circumstances before making that professional decision.
How to get a carer’s certificate?
When you need to take care of a sick child or family member, the last thing you want to worry about is balancing work. You could be eligible for carer’s leave by simply providing your workplace with a carers certificate. Remember that all workplaces are different, so it’s best to check your workplace policies to understand what is right for you.
Similarly to a medical certificate, you can simply book an appointment with a doctor and have a consultation with them either via phone or video. If appropriate the doctor can send you the carer’s certificate instantly via email after the completion of the appointment.
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Reviewed by healthylife advisory board March 2023.
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