I Missed Work and Need a Doctor's Note
You missed work — maybe yesterday, maybe today — and now you need a doctor's note to give your employer. The problem? Walk-in clinics have 3-5 hour waits, your family doctor is booked for weeks, and you need this note now.
MedLetter provides same-day physician-reviewed sick notes for Alberta residents. Complete a 5-minute online form, and a CPSA-registered physician will review your information and issue documentation when clinically appropriate.
Can I Get a Note After I Already Missed Work?
Yes. You don't need to see a doctor before or during your absence to get a sick note. Many people get their documentation after the fact — when their employer requests it.
Our physicians can issue notes for recent absences (typically within the past 3 days). The note will confirm that, based on your reported symptoms, you were unable to attend work on the specified dates.
What If I Missed Multiple Days?
Our sick notes can cover multiple consecutive days of absence. If you've been sick for 2-3 days, a single note can confirm the entire period. For absences exceeding 5 days, additional documentation or follow-up may be required.
Will My Employer Accept This?
Our documentation is issued by CPSA-registered physicians on official medical letterhead. It includes the physician's name, signature, and registration number. This is the same standard as any walk-in clinic note.
Alberta Employment Standards does not distinguish between in-person and virtual medical assessments for the purpose of employer-requested documentation.
How the Process Works
Complete our secure online intake form (5 minutes). Provide your basic information, the dates you missed, and a brief description of your symptoms. A physician reviews your submission and, when appropriate, issues your signed sick note via email. Most notes are delivered within 1-4 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far back can the note cover?
We can typically issue notes for absences within the past 3 days. For longer periods, please contact us to discuss your situation.
Do I need to provide proof of my illness?
No. Our physician reviews your reported symptoms and makes a clinical determination. You don't need to provide test results or prior medical records.
What if my employer needs the note today?
Most notes are delivered within 1-4 hours. If you submit your form in the morning, you'll typically have documentation by afternoon.
Can I get a note for a mental health day?
Yes. Mental health is a valid medical reason for absence. Our physicians can issue documentation for stress, anxiety, or burnout-related absences when clinically appropriate.
Letters are issued only when clinically appropriate after physician review. MedLetter does not guarantee that a letter will be issued. Notes cannot be backdated more than 3 days.
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