Medical Note for Work Ontario — Physician-Reviewed Documentation
When your workplace requires medical documentation, MedLetter provides a straightforward path to legitimate, physician-reviewed documentation. No clinic visit, no long wait, no unnecessary exposure to other patients.
How It Works
Step 1: Submit Your Secure Request - Complete a brief clinical intake form describing your symptoms, dates of absence, and documentation needs. Your information is encrypted and confidential.
Step 2: Physician Review - A CPSO-registered physician reviews your request. If clinically appropriate, your letter is prepared. If additional information is needed, you may be asked to complete a brief audio or video assessment.
Step 3: Receive Your Documentation - Your signed medical letter is delivered to your email as a secure PDF. Most letters are delivered within 6 hours.
Who This Helps
- Employees returning to work after illness who need documentation
- Workers in healthcare, manufacturing, food service, and other regulated industries
- Employees whose company policy requires documentation for any absence
- Contract and temporary workers without access to employer health benefits
- Workers who missed the opportunity to visit a clinic while they were ill
What Is Included
- Physician name and CPSO registration number
- Statement confirming medical inability to attend work or school for specified dates
- Physician signature and date of review
- Secure PDF format suitable for employer submission
- No diagnosis or private medical details disclosed (patient privacy protected)
FAQ
What is the difference between a sick note and a medical note?
They are the same thing. A sick note, medical note, doctor note, and medical certificate all refer to a physician's documentation confirming medical inability to attend work for specified dates.
When can my employer legally require a medical note in Ontario?
Under the ESA, employers cannot require a medical note for the first 3 sick days per year. Beyond that, employers may request reasonable documentation. Many company policies have their own thresholds.
Does the note say what was wrong with me?
No. Your medical note confirms inability to work for specific dates. It does not disclose diagnosis, symptoms, or treatment. Your medical privacy is protected under PHIPA.
Can I use this for a return to work clearance?
Yes. MedLetter can provide return-to-work documentation confirming you are fit to resume duties. Indicate this in your request form.
What if my employer has a specific form?
If your employer requires a specific form to be completed, you can upload it with your request. The physician will complete it if clinically appropriate.
Related Pages
MedLetter provides physician-reviewed medical letter requests for patients in Ontario. A letter is issued only when clinically appropriate. Some requests may require an audio or video assessment before a physician can issue documentation.