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A sick note for work or school, online.

A note confirming you were unwell, for your employer or school, written by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner after reading what you tell us. Be exact about the dates and the illness; the clinician decides what the note can say. $35, charged only when a clinician replies to you.

A Canadian physician or nurse practitioner replies to you in writing, within 24 hours. Any prescription goes straight to your pharmacy. No account, no booking, nothing to set up until the end.

Mia · Care assistantTakes your details so a clinician can reply. Not a clinician herself.

An intake, not a chat with a clinician: a few questions, then a physician or nurse practitioner replies in writing.

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Questions people ask

Can I get a sick note without seeing a doctor?

Yes. You describe the illness and the dates, a physician or nurse practitioner reviews it in writing and, when they can stand behind it, writes the note. They may ask a question first, and they can decline; nothing is charged when they do.

Who writes the doctor's note?

A physician or nurse practitioner licensed in your province, named on the note with their licence details, the same as a note from a clinic.

What does a sick note say?

That you reported being unwell and the dates you were, or are expected to be, unable to attend. Your diagnosis is not included unless you ask for it.

Does a sick note online work for my employer in Ontario?

A note from a licensed clinician is a medical note whoever writes it. Since October 2024 Ontario employers cannot require a sick note for the three days of job-protected sick leave in a year; many still ask for one for longer absences, and that is what this note covers.

Can I get a doctor's note for a school absence?

Yes, for a missed exam or days away, in the same way: the illness, the dates, and the note comes by text with a private link to download and send on.

Can the note cover days that have already passed?

It can confirm the dates you report having been unwell, written as your report. The clinician writes only what they can stand behind, so be exact.

How quickly do I get the sick note?

Within 24 hours of sending your request, usually much sooner. The note arrives by text as a private link; download it and send it on to work or school.

What does a sick note cost?

$35, charged only when a clinician writes the note. Nothing is charged if they decline.

What if I am still sick after the dates on the note?

Ask again with the new dates, or see a clinic if the illness is not settling; a note is not treatment, and a clinician who thinks you need to be seen will say so.

Common requests

How it works

  1. 1Tell us what you need, right here. About two minutes, from your phone or computer.
  2. 2One of our physicians or nurse practitioners reads it and replies to you in writing within 24 hours.
  3. 3If you need a prescription, it is sent to your pharmacy. Just go and pick it up.

What a consultation looks like

Examples
Consultation request
AboutPrescription refill
In your words

I've run out of my blood pressure pills and my family doctor retired last month. Can I get a refill?

Written reply

Yes. I've sent three months of your blood pressure medication to your pharmacy. Please have your blood pressure checked within the month so your next renewal is straightforward.

Reviewed by a Canadian physician
✓ Prescription sent to your pharmacy
Licensed Canadian physicians and nurse practitioners
Your information stays in Canada and is deleted on a schedule
Nothing is charged unless a clinician replies to you
from $35per consultation · the exact price depends on what you need and is shown before you pay
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