Sick Note Without a Family Doctor in BC
Over 1 million BC residents do not have a family doctor. If you are one of them, getting a sick note should not mean a 4-hour walk-in clinic wait.
BC has a healthcare crisis. Over 1 million residents — nearly 1 in 5 — do not have a family doctor. When you get sick and need documentation, your only option is a walk-in clinic with a 3-5 hour wait (if they are even accepting patients). MedLetter exists specifically for this situation: get legitimate medical documentation from a CPSBC-registered physician without needing a GP or sitting in a waiting room.
Common Scenarios
- Recently moved to BC and haven't found a family doctor yet
- On a waitlist for a GP but need a note now
- Family doctor retired and you're unattached
- International student without a Canadian GP
- Temporary worker in BC without established healthcare
How Fast
Submit a 5-minute form and receive your note in within 6 hours. No referral needed. No GP needed. No walk-in clinic needed. Just a CPSBC-registered physician reviewing your submission and issuing documentation.
FAQ
Do I need a family doctor to use MedLetter?
No. MedLetter is specifically designed for people without a family doctor (or anyone who wants to avoid walk-in clinic waits). No referral or existing patient relationship needed.
Is a note from MedLetter as valid as one from my GP?
Yes. Both are issued by CPSBC-registered physicians. BC law does not distinguish between documentation from a family doctor vs. another licensed physician.
How many BC residents don't have a family doctor?
Over 1 million BC residents (approximately 1 in 5) are without a family doctor as of 2026. This is a well-documented healthcare access crisis.
Can MedLetter be my ongoing doctor?
MedLetter provides documentation services, not ongoing primary care. For a virtual family doctor, consider services like Tia Health. For one-time documentation, MedLetter is faster and simpler.