Dartmouth's limited walk-in options mean 3-5 hour waits when clinics are accepting patients. MedLetter delivers a CPSNS physician-signed doctor's note to your email the same day.
Dartmouth residents face limited walk-in clinic options, particularly in the Burnside, Woodside, and Cole Harbour areas. With Irving Shipbuilding's Halifax Shipyard employing thousands of Dartmouth commuters who work 12-hour shifts, losing half a day at a clinic is not feasible. MedLetter provides same-day documentation without leaving home.
Walk-in clinics on Portland Street and in Cole Harbour have 3-5 hour waits. MedLetter provides an online alternative — complete a 5-minute form and receive your signed note by email the same day.
Yes. Irving Shipbuilding (Woodside), Nova Scotia Health, Emera, and all Dartmouth employers accept notes from CPSNS-registered physicians. There is no legal distinction between telehealth and in-person documentation.
$49 flat fee from MedLetter. Walk-in clinics may charge $20-30 for the note plus you lose 3-5 hours of wages. The real cost of a clinic visit is typically $100+ when factoring in lost income.
Yes. MedLetter is available 24/7. Dartmouth walk-in clinics typically close by 5-6pm and have limited weekend hours.