Doctor’s Notes
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Sometimes you need to take a little time off school or work so that you can rest and recover and also prevent those around you from getting sick.
Connect NowConnecting With a Healthcare Facility & Provider for a Doctor’s Note Doesn’t Have to Be Difficult!
MedCare Connect provides high-quality services all through a blend of human-centred design, technology, and an exceptional patient-centred team to get you connected to a healthcare facility and provider, quickly and seamlessly.
Request an Appointment
Visit www.medcareconnect.ca to start the simple and easy process of being put in touch with a healthcare facility and provider.
Connect with a Healthcare Facility & Provider
The MedCare Connect team will put you in touch with a healthcare facility and provider and notify you of your upcoming appointment.
Receive Medical Advice, a Diagnosis and Treatment
The healthcare provider can provide you with a diagnosis, prescription, doctor’s note, specialist referral or order lab work when deemed necessary.
If a medical condition is interfering with your work or school responsibilities, reach out to MedCare Connect.
MedCare Connect will put you in touch with a healthcare facility and provider to help you get a doctor’s note for work or school.
- Convenient
No more being turned away because the clinic is full.
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Efficient
We offer a quick and easy process of requesting an appointment.
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Technology-Driven
Our system will book you with the next available healthcare facility and provider for a faster connection.
Ontario Residents
Free, 100% OHIP covered with a valid Ontario health card.
$50 CAD consultation fee without a valid Ontario health card.
Private Insurance
Direct billing available with our affiliated insurance partners.
All major insurance plans accepted for international students and uninsured individuals.
Coverage and eligibility vary by insurer. Please check your policy for coverage eligibility. For non-affiliated insurance partners, patients are required to pay a $50 CAD consultation fee. A receipt will be issued for you to reimburse to your insurance company for assessment of reimbursement.
Uninsured Services
Certain services are not covered by provincial or private insurance and may incur extra fees at the end of your appointment.
Please note that certain forms and documents may require an in-person assessment at a local healthcare facility and will be filled in at the healthcare provider’s discretion, when medically appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
A doctor’s note starts from $40 CAD. The healthcare provider or administration team will confirm the charge at the time of your visit and reach out to you to collect payment prior to your visit.
Doctor’s notes cannot be backdated. However, we can include details about when you were seen by the provider or healthcare facility, as well as note if you were symptomatic 1–2 days before your appointment. A doctor’s note can cover a maximum of 3–5 days, depending on your specific situation. A follow-up appointment is required should you wish to extend your doctor’s note.
A doctor’s note can be issued for a maximum of 3-5 days depending on the nature of your circumstances. A follow up appointment is required should you wish to extend your doctor’s note. Please note that the length of your doctor’s note will be at the discretion of the healthcare provider based on the consultation.
Based on the consultation, a doctor’s note will be issued at the discretion of the healthcare provider. Doctor’s notes are not guaranteed.
Yes. A doctor’s note is an uninsured service. A doctor’s note starts from $40 CAD. The healthcare provider or administration team will confirm the charge at the time of your visit.
Once you submit your appointment request through the MedCare Connect website, you will be connected with the next available healthcare facility and provider. An appointment confirmation date and time will be sent to you by email.