Online Sick Note Ottawa — Physician-Reviewed, Same Day
Ottawa residents — from Kanata to Orleans to Nepean — can now access physician-reviewed medical documentation without a clinic visit. MedLetter provides within 6 hours sick notes from CPSO-registered physicians, issued only when clinically appropriate.
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
- Federal government employees in Ottawa who need documentation for sick leave
- University of Ottawa and Carleton University students needing academic accommodations
- Algonquin College students needing documentation for missed assessments
- Ottawa residents in Kanata, Orleans, Barrhaven, and Nepean with limited clinic access
- Tech workers in the Kanata North technology corridor
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
Do federal government employers accept online sick notes?
Yes. Federal government departments accept medical documentation from any licensed physician. MedLetter notes from CPSO-registered physicians are valid for all government sick leave documentation.
Can University of Ottawa students use MedLetter?
Yes. uOttawa accepts documentation from CPSO-registered physicians for exam deferrals and academic accommodations.
Is MedLetter available in all Ottawa neighbourhoods?
Yes. MedLetter serves all Ottawa residents including Downtown, Centretown, Kanata, Orleans, Nepean, Barrhaven, Gloucester, and surrounding communities.
How does this compare to Ottawa walk-in clinics?
Ottawa walk-in clinics average 1-3 hour waits. MedLetter delivers in 2-4 hours with no travel time, no parking, and no waiting room.
Can I use this for Treasury Board sick leave?
Yes. MedLetter documentation meets the requirements for federal public service sick leave under collective agreements.
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.