Are MedLetter documents legitimate?

Yes. Every letter is reviewed and signed by a physician registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). Our documents include the physician's CPSA registration number, official letterhead, and signature.

How quickly will I receive my letter?

Most letters are delivered within 2-4 hours during business hours. Some complex requests may take up to 24 hours.

What provinces does MedLetter serve?

MedLetter serves patients in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. Our physicians are licensed with the CPSA, CPSBC, and CPSO respectively, providing medical documents to patients within their jurisdictions.

What is an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letter?

An ESA letter is an official document from a licensed physician stating that you have a mental health condition that benefits from the companionship of an emotional support animal. This letter can be used for housing accommodation requests.

How much does a sick note cost?

A sick note from MedLetter costs $49 CAD. This is a one-time flat fee with no hidden costs.

Getting a Doctor's Note for Anxiety in Ontario (2026 Guide)

Anxiety is a legitimate medical condition that can require time off work. Here's how to get proper documentation in Ontario.

## Getting a Doctor's Note for Anxiety in Ontario Anxiety disorders are among the most common reasons Ontarians need time off work. If anxiety is affecting your ability to function at work, you have every right to seek medical documentation. ### Anxiety as a Medical Condition Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, mental health conditions including anxiety are recognized as disabilities. This means: - You're protected from discrimination based on your anxiety - Your employer must accommodate your condition (duty to accommodate) - You can request time off for mental health reasons - A sick note for anxiety carries the same weight as one for physical illness ### What Physicians Look For When assessing a sick note request for anxiety, physicians consider: 1. **Severity of symptoms** — How significantly is anxiety affecting your daily functioning? 2. **Impact on work** — Can you perform your job duties safely and effectively? 3. **Duration** — How long have symptoms been present? 4. **Treatment** — Are you seeking or receiving treatment? ### How to Describe Your Symptoms Be specific about how anxiety affects your work: - ✅ "I'm experiencing panic attacks that prevent me from concentrating" - ✅ "My anxiety has caused insomnia for 5 nights, making me unable to function" - ✅ "I'm having severe anxiety that makes it impossible to attend meetings" - ❌ "I feel anxious" (too vague) - ❌ "Work stresses me out" (doesn't describe a medical condition) ### Your Privacy Rights Your sick note does NOT need to say "anxiety" — it only needs to confirm: - You were assessed by a physician - You require time off on specific dates - You are/aren't fit to return to work ### Getting Help MedLetter's CPSO-registered physicians can assess your situation and provide appropriate documentation. If your condition warrants a sick note, you'll receive it same day. **[Request a sick note for anxiety →](/get-started/sick_note)** — Confidential, same-day, CPSO physician.