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Doctor’s Note

Doctor’s Note

Why Get a Doctor’s Note?

At some point in our lives, we all need a doctor’s note when medical conditions interfere with our other responsibilities.

In some cases, the problem of setting up an appointment, traveling to the office, and asking for a physical note seems too much effort, especially when one is feeling sick. Sometimes, this kind of effort may make it not worth getting the note, or even impossible if the doctor doesn’t have an appointment available.

If anyone ever experienced this dilemma, then you are not alone. Minor medical conditions that might not otherwise be worth the effort or cost for a noted place you in the difficult position of deciding between your health, and your commitments. Fortunately, Specialty Care Clinic is here to help.

You can talk to an online doctor and get a doctor’s note through Specialty Care Clinic. Our board-certified physicians are highly trained and can diagnose your condition and prescribe necessary medications.

What is a Doctor’s Note?

A doctor’s note is basically a piece of paper received from a medical professional to prove that you saw a doctor.

It is a legal document produced either directly by the doctor or their office administration that confirms you had an appointment. It is illegal to try to use a fake doctor’s note to get out of commitments at school or work.

There is no difference between getting a doctor’s note from an online doctor and getting a note from an in-person doctor.

How to Get a Doctor’s Note

With Specialty Care Clinic, you can get a doctor’s note online by conducting virtual appointments via telephone or video calls for any number of medical conditions.

Here is a step-by-step overview of how to get a doctor’s note with Specialty Care Clinic:

  •    First, schedule a virtual doctor’s appointment at a time that is convenient for you on the Specialty Care Clinic website.
  •    Then, meet with the doctor online at the scheduled time. A board-certified physician from one of the top 40 U.S. medical schools will understand you and answer your questions.
  •    Our trusted medical specialists can examine your symptoms, give a diagnosis, and write necessary prescriptions or treatment plans, along with a doctor’s note.

When to Get a Note From the Doctor?

Anyone should get a doctor’s note when they have a condition or appointment that will interfere with their ability to attend work or school normally.

This may include:

  •    Illness
  •    Injury
  •    Extended absence

Common Conditions Doctors Write Notes For

Doctor’s Note For Communicable Illness

If you have a communicable disease, it is your responsibility to protect the health of your coworkers and customers by staying home. Further, getting close to the other workers only hurts the output of the whole workplace. Thus, getting a doctor’s note for missing work will help to maintain the health and well-being of yourself and your co-workers too.

Some common illnesses include:

  •    Common cold
  •    Stomach Virus
  •    The flu

Doctor’s Note For Injury

Most workplaces consider an injury that hampers the ability to perform the job reasonability to be an appropriate need for sick leave. Managers usually prefer their employees to be working efficiently.

Doctor’s Note for Medical Appointment

Some workplaces allow employees to use sick days to attend doctor appointments. This healthy habit prepares one to maintain proper health and reduces the need for sick leave in the future.

Doctor’s Note for Diagnosed Medical Condition

Make sure to notify the human resources department when one starts a new job about any pre-existing medical conditions one may have. If anyone requires regular appointments or scheduled rest time, then provide the employer with proper documentation from a medical professional.

Doctor’s Note For Hospitalization

If the condition requires hospitalization or treatment by a medical professional, one can use sick leave to cover the absences. Discuss the procedure with the human resources department.

Doctor’s Note For Pregnancy or Delivery

Pregnancy and delivery are covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act to provide coverage for work days missed due to pregnancy or delivery reasons.

Doctor’s Note for School

If a child has a communicable disease or a condition that affects the ability to attend school, one can request a doctor’s note for school from one of our doctors. After a child is diagnosed by a physician, then finds it necessary to avail leave then our specialist can write a doctor’s note for school.

What Does a Doctor’s Note Need to Say?

A doctor’s note should include the following points:

  •    The date when anyone had their doctor’s appointment.
  •    The medical reason why someone had to miss work.

What is the Importance of a Doctor’s Note For Work?


  •    It verifies the necessity of the doctor's visit.
  •    Recommends the length of absence.
  •    Mentions any special accommodations that may need in order to return to work.

How Do I Get a Doctor’s Note from Specialty Care Clinic?

All Specialty care clinic doctors are highly qualified and experienced to provide online diagnoses and treatment for telehealth patients.

To get a doctor’s note from us, you would start by making an appointment with an online Specialty care clinic doctor. During your video or phone appointment, the doctor will review your symptoms, medical history, and current medications. If the doctor considers a note to be medically necessary, then they will send you a doctor’s note.


We Specialty Care Clinic values the privacy of patients and uses secure electronic record systems to keep personal health information safe.

Just click here to receive a doctor’s note.