Need a medical certificate today? Skip the visit to your clinic and get a medical certificate online from our Australian-registered doctors. Whether it’s for work or school, Instant Consult ensures you receive a genuine sick leave certificate without the wait.
Get An Online Medical Certificate in Minutes
We understand that there are times when you’re too unwell to venture outside or when getting to see a GP isn’t practical. But you still require that important certificate for your sick leave. That’s where we step in.
Instant Consult makes it easy for you to obtain your medical certificate online without the need for doctor appointments or lengthy waits in waiting rooms.
Our platform connects you with licensed medical practitioners who can assess your condition remotely. No waiting in queues, no commuting – just a genuine medical online certification delivered straight to your inbox. Your well-being is our priority, and we’re here to ensure you get the care you need right from the comfort of your home. Get your medical certificate online today – fast, reliable, and extremely convenient!
Get Genuine Sick Leave Certificates From Real Doctors
Telehealth services have made obtaining online certificates easy and convenient. However, the authenticity and credibility of such certificates are essential. At Instant Consult, we prioritise your health and trust.
All consultations with Instant Consult are with experienced Australian-registered doctors who practice to the standards developed by the RACGP and the ACRRM for medical services. This ensures that when you receive a medical certificate from us, it’s backed by the expertise and credibility of real, qualified doctors.
Instant Consult is not suitable if you need the following types of medical online certificates:
- Mask Exemption
- ‘Fit for Work’ Certificate
- ‘Fit to Fly’ Certificate
- Childcare/’Back to School’ Clearance
- Centrelink Certificate
- University Form completed
- Work Cover or Gym Cancellation Certificate
- Vaccine Exemptions
- A certificate for missing police station attendances, parole or court appearances
- Any external forms completed
How to Get a Medical Certificate Online?
Here’s how you can obtain a doctors certificate online in just four easy steps:
- Request a Video Consultation: Download the Instant Consult App and create or log in to your account. Click on “Request a Consult” and follow the prompts. Our system will match you with a licensed health practitioner for a telehealth consultation within 15 minutes.
- Consult with your Doctor: Discuss your health concerns, medical condition, medical history, and the reason you’re seeking a certificate.
- Get Your Online Medical Certificate: After the online consultation, if deemed appropriate, the doctor will issue your doctors certificate which will be sent directly to your Instant Consult inbox. Please note that our doctors do not backdate certificates, and will only cover a maximum of 3 days from the date of consultation.
- Download and Print: Access your certificate from the Instant Consult App, download it, and print or email if needed. The online certificate will remain in your Instant Consult inbox until you choose to delete it.
Why Instant Consult
Whether you’re recovering from a common cold or just prefer dealing with medical issues in the comfort of your own home, getting the medical certification you need shouldn’t be a hassle.
Choosing Instant Consult for your online medical certificate needs means you get to enjoy:
- Qualified Professionals: All our doctors are Australian-registered and accredited by AHPRA, ensuring you receive genuine advice and certificates.
- Convenience: No need for in person clinic visits. Get your sick certificate from the comfort of your home.
- Fast Service: Our platform is designed for quick consultations, ensuring you receive your certificate promptly.
- Affordable & Bulk-billed for Patients Under 12 months with Medicare: If you qualify for Medicare, you can get the consultation bulk-billed (eligible for patients under 12 months of age only). But if you have to pay for your health care privately, our prices are competitive and lower than most private practices for a standard consultation. Check out our pricing page for more info.
- Secure & Confidential: We prioritise your privacy. All consultations and data exchanges are encrypted and confidential.
- User-Friendly Platform: Our interface is straightforward, making it easy even for first-time users to navigate and request a certificate.
- Reliability: With a track record of satisfied users, you can trust Instant Consult for consistent and dependable service.
Frequently Asked Questions
The rules for certificates for medical purposes are pretty much the same whether an online certificate or one issued by traditional means. To be valid, a doctor’s certificate must have been issued by a medical practitioner who is registered with the Medical Board of Australia. This can be checked very easily by looking up the practitioner’s name or medical registration number on the board’s website. If the practitioner isn’t there, then the certificate is not legal.
In the same way as a face-to-face consultation, an online consultation has to provide a proper assessment of the patient’s condition and accurate records have to be kept of the process. Any resulting example medical certificate has to be addressed directly to the employer, must be able to be read and understood by a non-medical person and has to contain the following information:
- the name of the patient
- the name and provider number of the doctor who issued the certificate
- dates when the examination took place, when the certificate was issued and when the patient became unfit for attendance at work.
As long as the online certificate adheres to these guidelines, it will be legal and should be accepted by the employer. However, each employer might have specific policies regarding sick leave, so you should consult your employment contract or HR department for details pertinent to your situation.
No, as with regular face-to-face consultations, our doctors cannot backdate medical certificates. This is because there is no way the doctor can determine if you were too ill to attend work or school in the past, only in your present state.
Yes, our medical certificates are issued and certified by real Australian-registered doctors. It’s as legitimate as the medical certificate you can get from a face-to-face consultation.
If you require a Mask Exemption, ‘Fit for Work’ Certificate, ‘Fit to Fly’ Certificate, Childcare/’Back to School’ Clearance, Centrelink Certificate, University Form completed, Work Cover or Gym Cancellation Certificate, a certificate for missing police station attendances, parole or court appearances, or any external forms completed – you will need to present to a GP in-person to undergo a physical examination and will not be able to use the Instant Consult service for these types of medical documents.
Get Complete Care at Your Fingertips with Instant Consult’s Online Healthcare Solutions
Medical Certificates
Need to call in sick and supply a Doctor’s Certificate to your employer? Our Medical Certificates provides authoritative verification of your medical status, safeguarding both your interests and those of your employer or institution.
Prescriptions
From a new prescription to repeat prescriptions, our comprehensive prescribing tool will get your Electronic Prescription (eToken) sent directly to your phone for immediate collection. View our FAQ page for more info.
Referrals
If your condition requires treatment by a Specialist such as a Dermatologist, Psychiatrist and more. Talk to one of our Doctors now and receive your Specialist Referral in the Inbox of your app today.
Pathology Requests
Whether you are after a complete blood count, STI/STD blood test, or an assessment for heart disease risk, you can visit any collection centre across Australia after consulting with one of our Doctors online.
Radiology Requests
Do you need an x-ray, mammogram or any other diagnostic imaging? Our Doctors can have an electronic referral request sent to the Inbox of your app for you to take to your preferred provider.
Sources
No single vaccination schedule suits all travellers, and each schedule must be personalized by a physician according to the traveller’s previous vaccinations, health status and risk factors, the countries to be visited, the type and duration of travel, types of activities and the time available before departure. A medical consultation before departure is a good opportunity for a health care provider to review routine vaccinations and provide any vaccines that have been missed, in addition to providing the vaccinations indicated for the specific itinerary. Source: WHO's International travel and health manual
- Travelvax.com.au
- Travelvaccinationclinic.com.au
- Smartraveller.gov.au
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