Sick Note Without a Family Doctor in Ontario
Millions of Ontario residents do not have a family doctor. If you are one of them, getting a sick note should not mean a multi-hour walk-in clinic wait.
Ontario has a primary care crisis. Approximately 2.5 million residents do not have a family doctor. When you get sick and need documentation, your only option is a walk-in clinic with a 2-4 hour wait (if they are accepting patients). MedLetter exists specifically for this situation: get legitimate medical documentation from a CPSO-registered physician without needing a GP or sitting in a waiting room.
Common Scenarios
- Recently moved to Ontario and haven't found a family doctor yet
- On a waitlist for a GP but need a note now
- Family doctor retired and you're unattached
- International student without a Canadian GP
- New immigrant to Ontario without established healthcare
How Fast
Submit a 5-minute form and receive your note in within 6 hours. No referral needed. No GP needed. No walk-in clinic needed. Just a CPSO-registered physician reviewing your submission and issuing documentation.
FAQ
Do I need a family doctor to use MedLetter?
No. MedLetter is designed for anyone who needs medical documentation, with or without a family doctor. No referral or existing patient relationship needed.
Is a note from MedLetter as valid as one from my GP?
Yes. Both are issued by CPSO-registered physicians. Ontario law does not distinguish between documentation from a family doctor vs. another licensed physician.
How many Ontarians don't have a family doctor?
Approximately 2.5 million Ontario residents are without a family doctor. This is a well-documented healthcare access crisis.
Can MedLetter be my ongoing doctor?
MedLetter provides documentation services, not ongoing primary care. For a virtual family doctor, consider Ontario Health atHome or other services. For one-time documentation, MedLetter is faster.