Online Doctor’s Notes, Same Day in BC
Walk In’s telehealth service can provide a doctor’s note for BC residents through our convenient online care platform. Whether you need a sick note for work, documentation for sick leave, a note for a missed day of school, or time off to see other healthcare providers, our doctors can email it to you the same day as your appointment.
Our online doctor’s notes are available to people in Vancouver as well as throughout British Columbia. Because doctor’s notes are not an insured service under the Medical Services Plan (MSP), there is a fee of $45 per note on Walk In.
Please note: We cannot provide notes for extended absences or paperwork for disabilities, ICBC, or WCB cases. Please see your regular care provider for follow-up with regards to such requests.
Situations Our Doctors Can Provide a Note For
Our online doctors can issue notes for a range of common, non-urgent situations. Here are the most common reasons people book with us:
Doctor’s Notes for Work – Whether you’ve come down with the flu, a stomach bug, or another short-term illness, we can issue a sick note for work you were medically unwell and unable to perform your duties.
Notes for School and University – Need to miss class, an exam, or a deadline due to illness? Our doctors can provide notes confirming the visit, which most educational institutions accept as documentation for academic accommodations.
Referrals for Allied Health Services – An online doctor’s note can also help you access services like physiotherapy, registered massage therapy, kinesiology, or counselling, particularly when your extended health benefits require physician referral for coverage.
Will My Employer or School Accept an Online Doctor’s Note?
In BC, an online doctor’s note from a licensed physician carries the same weight as one issued at an in-person clinic. The terms doctor’s note, sick note, and medical certificate are used interchangeably by Canadian employers, schools, and HR departments. What matters is that the document is signed by a physician licensed in your province.
Each note from Walk In includes the date of your appointment, the issuing doctor’s name and credentials, and a signature. Notes do not need to specify your medical condition unless you choose to disclose it, which is your right under provincial privacy law.
If your employer’s policy requires specific wording or additional detail, mention it during your appointment and we’ll do our best to accommodate it.
FAQs About Online Doctor’s Notes in BC
Here are a few commonly asked questions about doctor’s notes, sick notes, and medical certificates.
How do I get a doctor’s note online from Walk In?
Book a telehealth appointment through Walk In and one of our BC-licensed online doctors can issue a doctor’s note during your visit when medically indicated. Notes are emailed to you directly, usually the same day as your appointment. Issuing a note is at the discretion and medical judgment of the treating physician.
What are the requirements for an online doctor’s note?
You should ask your workplace’s human resource department to be sure, but typically a doctor’s note consists of a signed piece of paper that says you were sick, had a doctor’s appointment, or were treated for an illness on a given day. In order to protect your privacy, it does not have to specify the reason or exact medical condition. If multiple days off from work or school are required, the doctor or medical professional may indicate that on your sick note.
How much does an online doctor’s note cost?
An online doctor’s note costs $45. Doctor’s notes are not an insured benefit under MSP, so the cost is not covered regardless of your insurance status. For up to date pricing, please refer to our pricing page for more information.
Why choose Walk In for a doctor’s note?
Walk In makes it easy to get the care you need. Skip the waiting room. Our team of licensed physicians can listen to your concern and get you the care you need. This can include doctor’s notes so that you may rest and not get others sick. Returning to work is another matter which you can talk to our virtual doctors about. Our doctors cannot, however, provide prolonged absence notes or back date them from a significantly past period.
Will my employer or school accept an online doctor’s note?
Notes issued by a licensed physician — in person or virtually — meet the standard requirements set out by employers and educational institutions in BC. Our notes include the appointment date, the issuing physician’s name and credentials, and a signature, which is the same documentation you’d receive from a traditional walk-in clinic.
How quickly can I get a sick note?
In most cases, you can book a same-day appointment and have your note emailed to you within a few hours of the visit. Booking slots at Walk In open 72 hours in advance and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
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