A consult comes first
Your GP needs to assess you to provide a certificate. It is part of your consultation.
Medical certificates from a GP in Warwick QLD. Medical certificates,done properly.
Certificates for work, carer’s leave, study and returning to work, after a consult with your GP. GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Work, carer’s and study certificates
Bulk billed GP consults
Medical certificates we provide.
Choose a type to see what it involves.
Work certificate
A certificate confirming you were assessed by a GP and, in their opinion, were unfit for work for a stated period.
What it involves
- Issued after a consultation
- Telehealth may be suitable for some certificates
Billing: GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Carer’s leave
A certificate confirming you need to care for a family or household member who is unwell, after the GP has assessed the situation.
What it involves
- May need information about the person you are caring for
Billing: GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Study certificate
For missed assessments, exams or classes due to illness.
What it involves
- Check your institution’s form requirements
Billing: GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Fitness to return
A certificate confirming you are fit to return, sometimes with modified duties.
What it involves
- Your GP may need to examine you
Billing: GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Forms and reports
Forms and reports for workers’ compensation, insurers, Centrelink, NDIS and other organisations are separate from a standard certificate.
What it involves
- Bring all pages of the form
Billing: Forms and reports for non-Medicare entities attract a fee. Reception will confirm the cost.
How certificates work.
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Dates the GP can verify
A GP can only certify what they can reasonably verify. A certificate for days before your consult depends on your GP’s clinical judgement.
Honest and accurate
Certificates are legal documents. Your GP will record what they can accurately confirm.
Telehealth
For some short illnesses, a certificate may be provided after a telehealth consult, where clinically appropriate.
Your privacy
A certificate does not need to include your diagnosis unless you ask for it to be included.
Employer requirements
Your employer may ask for evidence of illness. Check your workplace policy for what they need.
Ready when you are
Book a consult for a certificate.
Book online with HotDoc in under a minute, any time, or call reception on (07) 4527 1070, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Good to know.
More detail on common questions. Open a topic to read more.
A certificate confirms you were assessed and, in your GP’s opinion, were unfit for work or study for a stated period.
Your GP can only certify what they can reasonably verify, so book as soon as you are unwell.
Your diagnosis does not need to appear on a certificate unless you ask for it.
For longer periods away, your GP may suggest a review to check on recovery and plan a return to work.
For injuries at work, a WorkCover Queensland certificate may be needed. Tell reception when you book.
When to book.
Book an appointment if any of these apply to you.
- You are too unwell to work or study
- You need to care for an unwell family member
- You need a fitness to return to work certificate
- Your employer has asked for evidence of illness
- You need a certificate for an exam or assessment
- You need a form completed
Book your appointment
Book a consult for a certificate.
Choose your GP and a time that suits on HotDoc, or call reception and we will help you find the right appointment.
Book onlineOr call (07) 4527 1070In an emergency, call 000.
GPs who offer medical certificates.
Choose a GP to see what they offer, then book directly. You can see any of our GPs for a general consult.
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Dr Pakeeza Salman
MBBS, MRCGP, MCPS
Offers
Medical certificates
Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu
Dr Anum Uzair
MBBS, MRCGP, MCPS
Offers
Medical certificates
Languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi
Dr Rabab Askari
MBBS, MRGP (Int’l South Asia), MRCP (UK Part I and II)
Offers
Medical certificates
Languages: English, Urdu
Dr Sanjay Kumar
MBBS, MRCGP [INT] South Asia
Offers
Medical certificates
Languages: English, Urdu, Sindhi
What it costs.
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. A standard certificate is part of your consult. Forms and reports for insurers, employers, Centrelink and other organisations attract a fee.
Certificate questions, answered.
Yes. A GP needs to assess you to provide a certificate, either in person or by telehealth where clinically appropriate.
A standard certificate is part of your GP consult, which is bulk billed for eligible patients. Forms and reports for other organisations attract a fee.
A GP can only certify what they can reasonably verify. Whether a certificate can cover days before your consult depends on your GP’s clinical judgement.
Not unless you ask. A certificate can state you were unfit for work without including your diagnosis.
This page provides general information only and does not replace advice from your GP. In an emergency, call 000.
Rest up. We will sort the paperwork.
Book online in a minute, or call reception on (07) 4527 1070. GP consults are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
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