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Doctor Help provides fast, online medical certificates reviewed by Australian doctors for work, study, and carer needs. Fill out our easy online form, and get your certificate sent directly to your inbox.

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? You can easily request stress leave to take the time you need to rest and recover.

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Medical Certificate Online

At Doctor Help, we make healthcare accessible by offering an easy online process. Simply fill out the form, and our healthcare practitioners will take care of the rest. No in-person appointments are needed

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Get Certificates Online for just $14.99

What is the Process for Online Medical Certificates?

Select Your Service

Work | Educational Purpose ( School/ University) | Carer | Multiday

Fill The Medical Certificates Form

Tell us about yourself and the details which are required for the medical certificates to the doctor.

Add the Payment Method

Doctor Help offers safe payment gateways and various payment options. Pay via Card for a secure checkout.

Application Review

After successful payment, our Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) accredited doctor reviews the medical certificates application.

Receive Medical Certificates

Upon approval, receive your printable medical certificates in your inbox. These are verifiable certificates that you can easily forward to your organisation.

*Doctorhelp provides medical certificates keeping in mind the significance of the confidentiality of our patients.

*Terms and conditions are applied.

How We Can Help You Today?

Skip the wait, travel & exhaustion of going to clinics, when you can get medical certificates online with Doctor Help.

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Providing Encrypted Services

The patient's medical records are kept confidential, and telehealth solutions are provided according to their requirements. Book your telehealth appointment now.

AHPRA Certified Health Practitioners

Our Team includes GPs Certified by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Patients receive the best telehealth solutions regarding medical certificates and referrals.

24/7 Availability for Telehealth Appointments

Skip the waiting time and connect with medical practitioners within minutes. Our telehealth appointments are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Why Choose Doctor Help for Online Medical Certificates?

Certified Medical Consultation

Certified Medical Consultation: All certificates are issued following a consultation with AHPRA-certified doctors, following clinical practice guidelines.

Convenience and Authenticity: Doctor Help offers a convenient way to obtain medical certificates online through our portal, ensuring they are authentic and reliable.

User-Friendly Experience: Our portal is easy to navigate, making it simple for patients to request their medical certificates online.

Secure Payment Methods: We provide secure payment options to ensure a smooth and safe transaction process.

Verifiable and Authentic Documents: The certificates issued by Doctor Help are verifiable and recognized as authentic, giving confidence to both patients and employers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an online medical certificate/ online doctor certificate?

An online doctor certificate is a document that certifies whether the applicant is unfit for work or attending school/university based on an online telehealth assessment. Hence, with this sick note, leave could be granted.

The following steps are required to get an online medical certificate:
  • Fill out an application form and mention the reason for the absence.
  • After submission, you will be redirected to the payment portal.
  • Online telehealth consultation for assessment.
  • After the review, upon approval by the online doctor, your medical health certificate will be shared on the given email address.
The medical certificate comprises the following details:
  • Name of the patient.
  • Medical Assessment Date.
  • The medical practitioner gave the date for the return to work.

The approval of an online medical certificate is subject to the doctor’s assessment. If the online doctor decides to certify the patient unfit within a few hours, you will get the medical certificate in your inbox.

Carer’s leave allows employees to take time off to care for an injured or sick family. Employers may require a medical certificate to approve the leave. The process generally involves notifying the employer and providing the required documentation.

Online medical certificates are valid in Australia. They hold the same validity as those obtained via in-person appointment. At Doctor Help, we provide certificates that can be scanned to verify their authenticity.

Yes, you can obtain a sick note through an online medical certificate in Australia from doctors certified by AHPRA. Ensure that the certificate is authentic, as it has legal validity.

There are different reasons and types of medical certificates which you can obtain online,
including:

  • Sick leave from work, school/ university.
  • Carer’s leave to take care of someone.
  • Stress leave in the form of personal leave.
  • Multiday leave for medical concerns via telehealth consultation.

Multiday sick leaves are granted for consecutive days of absence, covering recovery time for a specific duration. To attain a multiday medical certificate, you must book a telehealth doctor appointment to discuss your condition.

There is no need for a medicare card to get the medical certificate online or a telehealth consultation.

The process is identical to that of obtaining a medical certificate. After the online assessment, the doctor will decide to provide a carer’s certificate. You will receive a certificate within 12 hours.

An online medical certificate is a legal document that can be verified easily. It’s recommended that you ensure this from your concerned organization or institution regarding the guidelines for leave.

It depends on the online assessment by the doctor, but usually, 1-7 days are covered by an online medical or carer’s certificate.

The employer’s policy on medical leave also influences the number of days covered by the online medical certificate.

An online medical certificate can be issued on various grounds, including illness, injury, chronic condition, post-surgery recovery, and contagious diseases. You can also get a medical certificate for maternity leave and mental issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression.

Yes, it is legal. A medical practitioner can issue a medical certificate even after a patient has
taken leave due to medical reasons, providing the certificate states:

  • Date of the issuance of a certificate.
  • Time or duration period recommended by the practitioner for recovery.

Source: Medical certificates: what you should know

The Medical Council of NSW and the Code of Conduct by the Medical Board of Australia provide certain important guidelines about the issuance of medical certificates and confidentiality of the patients.

A health practitioner may refuse to issue the certificate. It can occur if they don’t consider the absence from work necessary for the given nature of the illness or if the retrospective request lacks reliable facts.

Yes, if any individual gets sick or suffers injury during annual leave, they are usually required to show a medical certificate to their employer to convert the annual leave days.

Most of the time, providing a medical certificate issued by an AHPRA-registered doctor is sufficient for taking sick leave. However, exceptions may arise due to job or legal requirements, safety concerns, or company policies.