Medical Certificate

Get an online Medical Certificate no matter where you are.

Affordable. Reliable. No middleman.

Certified by Dr Jimmy, Australian-registered GP.

  • 1-Day Medical Certificate for $11
  • 2-Day Medical Certificate for $16
  • For Work
  • Short Consults available Monday to Friday

Our online process is easy and convenient.

A sample of a Medical Certificate issued by Dr Jimmy

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How it works

01

Choose appointment

Choose and book an appointment, and then complete an intake form.

02

Doctor consult

Check in on WhatsApp at your appointment session time by sending Dr Jimmy a message so he knows you're available and waiting to start the consultation.

Click here for more details.

03

Get certificate

After the consultation, Dr Jimmy will email the certificate to you if there are no concerns.

Why choose Dr Jimmy?

One doctor

Accountable, transparent, personable and consistent

Affordable

Owner-operator, no middleman

Same day appt

Guaranteed same day appointments

One-stop shop

Complete GP service, including prescriptions via Priority Consults

Specialist GP

AHPRA-registered GP, not a hospital or trainee doctor

Secure

Backed by Halaxy's 256-bit bank grade security and encryption

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dr Jimmy?

Dr Jimmy is an Australian-trained GP who is based in Melbourne, Victoria.

He has been practising medicine since 2011 (GP since 2013), and has been involved in educating and examining GP trainees and medical students.

He is registered with AHPRA as a Specialist General Practitioner and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).

His special interests include:

  • telehealth
  • mental health
  • student support
  • health efficiency

His clinic details can be found here should you wish to see him in person.

Which appointment should I book?

You are eligible for a Short Consult if you are:

  • 18 years or older, and generally healthy
  • unable to attend work only
  • unwell with the common cold or a mild stomach bug
  • unwell with any other minor short-term illness (please email to check first)
  • unable to work because you are caring for someone who is unwell

A Standard Consult fee of $45 applies if you:

  • are a student and need a certificate for school/university (for either class attendance or assessment purposes, or both)
  • need a certificate to cover more than 2 days
  • require a Backdated Medical or Carer's Certificate to cover yesterday or days prior
  • need a return to work or "fit for work" certificate for a minor short-term illness
  • need a certificate to cancel a flight, holiday or an event because of illness
  • are an adolescent from 13 to 17 years old (children younger than 13 are not eligible)

A Priority Consult fee of $89 applies if you:

  • need university forms completed
  • require prescription medication
  • require a specialist referral
  • require tests done

If you are unsure about which appointment to book, please email us first.

We DO NOT provide:

  • centrelink certificates
  • certificates for court, community service or police matters
  • fit for work or return to work certificates where you have sustained a severe injury and require an examination

We have an easy, no-fuss refund policy (see Privacy & Terms).

See how to attend a consultation here.

How do I attend the consultation?

Step 1 - Choose Appointment

Check that you have chosen the correct appointment type.

Step 2 - Book Appointment

Click on "BOOK NOW", which will take you to our online bookings page.

Choose the correct appointment type.

Step 3 - Select Appointment Time

Choose either the 10-11 AM or 1:30-2:30 PM session times (Melbourne time).

Step 4 - Enter Your Details

Enter your name as you would like it to appear on the certificate and verify that your email address is correct.

Carer's certificates are booked under the name of the carer, not the person you are caring for.

Step 5 - Complete Intake Form

Complete the online intake form. This can be done either via a link on the final page once your booking is confirmed or via a link sent to your email.

For Carer's certificates, you will be asked here to provide the details of the person you are caring for.

Please ensure you have submitted the form correctly by arriving at a blue confirmation page.

Step 6 - Doctor Consultation

At your appointment session time, check in on WhatsApp by sending Dr Jimmy a message so he knows you are available and waiting to begin the consultation.

Please ensure you have WhatsApp installed first before checking in. Further details will be emailed to you once you have booked the appointment successfully.

If you are unable to install WhatsApp or prefer not to use it, you may check in online via the live chat feature on our website by clicking on the chat bubble icon. However, the connection is less reliable and we may need to restart the consultation from the beginning should you get disconnected.

Further instructions will be provided to you once you have checked in.

If you are unable to attend your appointment, you may try again at the next available session time. Dr Jimmy is typically available for catch-up consultations at around 9 PM Melbourne time via WhatsApp only.

Step 7 - Get Certificate

If there are no concerns, you will receive your certificate by email usually within 2-5 hours depending on your appointment type (latest by midnight).

What is a Telehealth Consultation?

A consultation is a discussion between a patient and a doctor to assess symptoms, provide medical advice, and plan treatment.

According to the Medical Board of Australia , Telehealth Consultations can include "video, internet or telephone consultations", and "can be used to provide triage, diagnosis, treatment and preventive health services".

What is WhatsApp and why is it suitable for Telehealth Consultations?

WhatsApp is a secure instant messaging app that allows users to communicate in real time via text, voice or video.

Some of its benefits include:

  • Secure end-to-end encryption. This means no one outside of the chat (not even WhatsApp) can read or listen to the conversation.
  • Requires only an internet connection.
  • Allow sharing of medical documents, photos and videos about your condition.
  • Free to use across various devices including desktop via WhatsApp Web .

Are your services covered by Medicare?

Our services are completely private and are not covered by Medicare.

How is my data protected?

We believe that prevention is better than cure. We therefore do not ask for logins or passwords and do not store any of your personal details on our website.

Instead, data collected when you make a booking (including payment details) is handled by Halaxy which is the online clinical software we use to conduct our services.

They have "256-bit bank grade security and encryption", which means your "records, notes, and payment information are protected to the same level required by banks".

What is a Medical Certificate?

A Medical Certificate, also known as a "(dr) doctor's certificate" or "sick leave certificate" or "sick note" or "sick certificate" or "med cert", is a legal document issued by a doctor containing evidence that a person is entitled to sick leave due to suffering from a medical condition.

See which appointment types we offer here.

Are online Medical Certificates legal in Australia?

Our Medical Certificates are valid and comply with Fair Work Act 2009 s.107 and Australian Medical Association (AMA) guidelines .

Our Certificates are also verifiable by email.

Can I get a Single-Day or Multiple-Day Medical Certificate?

We offer both a 1-Day TODAY ONLY and 2-Day TODAY AND TOMORROW Medical Certificate.

See which appointment types we offer here.

Can I get a Medical Certificate for university or school?

Yes, our Medical Certificates can also be used for your university or school.

A Standard Consult ($45) is required if you need a certificate for either class attendance or assessment purposes, or both.

If you need a letter of support or help in completing special consideration forms, you will need to book a Priority Consult ($89).

What's written on our Medical Certificates?

It is not a legal requirement to state what medical condition you have. In some instances, it can be counterproductive disclosing your medical condition to a third party.

We therefore do not state it in our certificates in order to protect your privacy and maintain strict patient confidentiality.

The exception is if you need to have "URTI" (Upper Respiratory Tract Infection) annotated on the certificate. You may select this option in the intake form.

Can I get a Medical Certificate for yesterday?

You will need to get a Backdated Medical Certificate.

What does a Priority Consult include?

Dr Jimmy offers all GP services that can be safely delivered online. These include, but are not limited to:

  • after hours service (including weekends and public holidays)
  • providing medical advice
  • counselling
  • coordinating, planning and managing your health care
  • providing a letter of support or completing special consideration forms for your university/school (ID required)
  • issuing extended/customised medical certificates when appropriate
  • issuing online prescriptions (such as for UTIs, the contraceptive "birth-control" pill, etc. please see online prescriptions)
  • requesting pathology (lab) and radiology (imaging) tests, and discussing the results with you
  • providing specialist referrals
  • liaison - connecting with specialists, and other health professionals, on your behalf where necessary to optimise your health care

Dr Jimmy is passionate about all areas of general practice and brings a holistic approach to health care. Find out more about him here.

Can I get online prescriptions if I don't have a Medicare card?

Yes. However, you will need to provide us with your Individual Health Identifier (IHI) which can be obtained from IHI - Services Australia .