Prince Edward Island has one of Canada's worst physician-to-population ratios. Over 30% of Islanders lack a family doctor, and walk-in clinics in Charlottetown and Summerside regularly close early due to capacity. MedLetter connects you with a CPSPEI-registered physician who reviews your situation and delivers a signed sick note to your email the same day — when medically appropriate.
PEI's Employment Standards Act provides employees with paid sick leave based on tenure: 1 paid day after 1 year, 2 after 3 years, and 3 after 5 years. Employees also receive up to 3 unpaid sick days per year. Under current PEI regulations, employers may request medical documentation for absences exceeding 3 consecutive days. A new Employment Standards Act (passed fall 2024, not yet proclaimed) will raise this threshold to 5 consecutive days and allow notes from pharmacists and physiotherapists. Until proclaimed, the 3-day rule remains in effect. MedLetter provides same-day physician-reviewed documentation for all valid situations.
A hotel front desk worker in Cavendish caught a stomach bug during peak season. Their manager needed documentation by end of day. MedLetter delivered a signed note within 4 hours — no need to drive 40 minutes to the nearest walk-in clinic.
A lobster plant worker in Souris woke up with severe back pain during the spring season. With no family doctor and the nearest walk-in 45 minutes away, they used MedLetter and had documentation emailed before their shift started.
A provincial government employee in Charlottetown needed a sick note for a 2-day absence due to a migraine. Rather than wait 3+ hours at a walk-in clinic while feeling unwell, they completed MedLetter's intake form from home.
A potato farm worker in Kensington needed documentation for a respiratory infection during harvest season. With limited clinic access in rural PEI, MedLetter provided same-day documentation without requiring travel to Summerside or Charlottetown.
A grocery store employee in Stratford called in sick with flu symptoms. Their employer required a note for any absence during the holiday rush. MedLetter delivered documentation within hours — faster than any walk-in option.
A daycare worker in Cornwall needed a sick note after developing pink eye. With strict return-to-work policies in childcare, they needed fast documentation. MedLetter provided a same-day note confirming the absence was medically appropriate.
All MedLetter sick notes for PEI patients are reviewed by physicians registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island (CPSPEI). The CPSPEI recognizes virtual care as a legitimate mode of healthcare delivery when conducted according to their telemedicine standards. Our physicians maintain active PEI licensure and follow CPSPEI guidelines for documentation, including appropriate clinical assessment before issuing any medical certificate.
Your health information is protected under PEI's Health Information Act and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). MedLetter uses 256-bit AES encryption for all data in transit and at rest. We never share your medical information with employers — only the minimum documentation required for your sick note is included. Your intake form data is stored on Canadian servers.
MedLetter sick notes are signed by CPSPEI-registered physicians and are accepted by all PEI employers, schools (including UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l'Île), government agencies, and insurance providers. Our notes meet the same legal standard as those issued by walk-in clinics or family doctors. If your employer has specific form requirements, upload them during intake and our physician will complete them.
MedLetter is a documentation service, not a treatment clinic. Our physicians review your self-reported symptoms and make an independent clinical decision about whether a sick note is medically appropriate. We do not prescribe medications, order tests, or provide ongoing care. If your symptoms suggest a condition requiring immediate medical attention, we will advise you to seek in-person care. Not all requests are approved — physician discretion applies.
Yes. MedLetter sick notes are reviewed and signed by CPSPEI-registered physicians. They carry the same legal validity as notes from walk-in clinics or family doctors. All PEI employers, schools, and government agencies accept them.
Under PEI's Employment Standards Act (amended 2022), employees receive paid sick leave based on tenure: 1 paid day after 1 year, 2 paid days after 3 years, and 3 paid days after 5 years. All employees also get 3 unpaid sick days per year from day one of employment.
Under PEI's current Employment Standards Act, employers can only require a medical certificate after 3 consecutive days of absence. However, many employers have internal policies requiring notes for shorter absences. A new ESA (passed fall 2024, not yet proclaimed) will raise this to 5 days. If your employer requests a note regardless, MedLetter can provide same-day documentation.
No. MedLetter is a private service that does not bill PEI Medicare. You pay a flat $49 fee regardless of your insurance status. This means no Health Card is required, and there is no cost to the public healthcare system.
Most PEI patients receive their sick note within 2-6 hours of submitting the intake form. Same-day delivery is guaranteed for submissions before 4pm AST. Notes are delivered via email as a signed PDF.
Yes. UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l'Île all accept MedLetter sick notes for academic accommodations, missed exams, and assignment extensions. Our notes meet all institutional requirements for medical documentation.
MedLetter notes are signed by CPSPEI-registered physicians and meet all legal requirements. If your employer refuses to accept a valid medical certificate, they may be in violation of PEI employment standards. We offer a full refund if your note is not accepted for any reason.
Yes, within reason. If you were genuinely unwell and need documentation for an absence that already occurred, our physician can review your situation and provide appropriate documentation. The note will reflect the dates of your reported illness.
Absolutely. MedLetter serves all PEI communities including rural areas like Souris, Tignish, Alberton, Georgetown, Murray Harbour, and everywhere in between. All you need is internet access to complete the intake form.
Common conditions include cold/flu, gastroenteritis, migraines, back pain, mental health days, respiratory infections, and minor injuries. Our physician makes an independent clinical decision based on your reported symptoms. Not all requests are approved.