Over 130,000 Newfoundlanders lack a family doctor. MedLetter connects you with a CPSNL-registered physician who can issue a valid doctor's note the same day — no walk-in clinic required.
Newfoundland and Labrador has the worst doctor shortage in Canada, with over 130,000 residents on the family doctor waitlist. Rural communities in Labrador and the Northern Peninsula may have no clinic access at all. Virtual care has become a lifeline for Newfoundlanders who need medical documentation but can't access in-person care.
Yes. Under NL law, there is no distinction between a note issued via telehealth and one from an in-person visit. Our physicians are registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL) and their notes meet all Labour Standards Act requirements.
MedLetter delivers same-day. After you complete the 5-minute intake form, a CPSNL physician reviews your information and your signed note is delivered to your email within 2-4 hours.
Yes. All NL employers — including the offshore oil industry, Newfoundland Power, Eastern Health, Memorial University, and all government departments — accept notes from CPSNL-registered physicians regardless of consultation method.
Yes. MedLetter is ideal for offshore oil workers who need documentation between rotations or while onshore. Notes are delivered digitally and can be forwarded to your HR department immediately.
Yes. MedLetter is available 24/7, including weekends and holidays — critical in NL where many communities have no weekend clinic access.