Medical Certificate | Purposes, Format, Guidelines and How To Write a Medical Certificate?

Medical Certificate: A Medical Certificate is a written statement from a doctor or a qualified health professional who attests to the result of the medical examination of a patient. This written statement is required for many purposes but is most widely used as a sick note, where it states that an employee is unfit for work due to health concerns. Alternatively, medical certificates might be required to access certain health benefits that are provided by an employer. Medical certificates are also used by students, excusing them from attending the school for reasons of illness.

Medical Certificates are very personal documents, hence it must respect a patient’s right to confidentiality. This means that the patients’ consent is required for sharing sensitive medical information. Hence, medical certificates must not contain a diagnosis without the patient’s consent. However, this may vary between different countries and their governing laws. In the following paragraph, we shall explore the purpose and applications of medical certificates for Students in detail and How To Get A Medical Certificate. Read on the article to know about application for medical certificate for job.

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Applications of Medical Certificate

Following are some of the most common applications of doctor medical certificate:

• To obtain health benefits from an employer
• To enable the use of a reserved provision (such as disabled parking/ and other similar amenities for disabled individuals)
• To ask for leave on medical grounds
• For insurance claims
• For tax claims
• For job applications
• Also applicable for legal procedures
• Medical certificates also certify that an individual is free from a disease (such as free from COVID-19 after an infection)

Fit-to-fly Medical Certificate

This type of certificate is issued by a doctor assessing the risk that an individual may pose for themselves as well as others during air travel. This type of medical certificate was usually issued to pregnant passengers. However, the outbreak of Covid-19 has made it mandatory for most airlines to demand a fit-to-fly certificate from their passengers; this is done to reduce the risk of infection through air travel. Such certificates can be obtained from doctors and medical practitioners.

Medical Certificate Contents

The following are the details usually included in a medical certificate. However, it may contain additional information depending on the scenario and any other medical certificate requirements.

• Name and address of the patient
• Name and address of the doctor/ medical practitioner
• The exact period of leave/time off that is medically justifiable
• Nature/ degree of incapacitation/ injury/ illness
• Date of medical diagnosis and the date of issue of the certificate
• Please note that the medical certificates are not backdated. However, exceptions are accepted where the patient is very ill and unable to visit a doctor immediately.
• The medical certificate must avoid medical jargons wherever possible
• The issuing doctor must also possess medical records/ evidence which support the certificate

Medical Certificate Samples and Formats

As stated above, medical certificate online can be used for a variety of purposes. The following are format of medical certificate that can be used for various scenarios.

Medical Certificate of Fitness for New Job

Medical Fitness Certificate (To be written on medical institution/ clinic/ hospital letterhead) To Whomsoever Concerned, This is to certify that Mr/ Mrs ___________________ , son/ daughter of ______________ aged __________ years, of village/ town ___________ P.O ____________, District ________, state _____________ is free from defective vision, deafness and other health issues that are likely to interfere with the effectiveness of their work. He/ She is in good health and is able to perform to their full capacities without any hindrances. This certificate is provided to him/ her for the purpose of ________________ Signature of the Applicant _____________ (to be signed in the presence of the medical officer) Signature of the Medical officer _____________ Name of the medical officer __________ Registration number ____________ Dated: _______ Seal of the medical institution

Note: Medical certificates are valid only if it is granted by a qualified medical practitioner registered with the Medical Council of India. Moreover, the certificate is valid for up to 1 year from the date of the issue. However, it may differ according to the specific requirements of the employer or the client.

Medical Certificate for Travel

Medical Certificate/ Fit-to-Fly Certificate (To be written on medical institution/ clinic/ hospital letterhead) Date:______ To Whomsoever Concerned, I, _____(Name of medical practitioner)_________, am a certified medical practitioner, holding medical license number ________________. I have examined  _____(Name of passenger/ client)_________ on date ___________ and I can attest that this person is free from the following disease: SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19/ CoronaVirus Disease) In the last 14 days with evidence of negative testing for SARS-CoV-2 and not more than 48 hours before departure. ________(Mention Test and date of test)_________ Signature of medical professional ____ Hospital Name/ Clinic name: _____ Address of the medical institution: _____ Seal

Medical Certificate for Leave from Work/ School

Medical Certificate for Leave (To be written on medical institution/ clinic/ hospital letterhead) Date:______ To Whomsoever Concerned, I, _____(Name of medical practitioner)_________, am a certified medical practitioner, holding medical license number ________________. I hereby attest that _____(Name of Client/ Patient)___________ is suffering from ___________ and I consider that a period of absence from duty/ school starting from _____ is absolutely necessary for rest as well as recovery from the above stated condition. Signature of medical professional ____ Hospital Name/ Clinic name: _____ Address of the medical institution: _____ Seal

Medical Certificate of Fitness to Return to Work/ School

Medical Certificate of Fitness (To be written on medical institution/ clinic/ hospital letterhead) Date:______ To Whomsoever Concerned, I, _____(Name of medical practitioner)_________, am a certified medical practitioner, holding medical license number ________________. I hereby attest that _____(Name of Client/ Patient)___________ has recovered from ________ and is fit to resume regular duties / attend regular classes. Signature of medical professional ____ Hospital Name/ Clinic name: _____ Address of the medical institution: _____ Seal

FAQ’s on Medical Certificate

Question 1.
What is a medical certificate?

Answer:
A Medical Certificate is a written statement from a doctor or a qualified health professional which attests the result of the medical examination of a patient.

Question 2.
What are the different uses of a medical certificate?

Answer:
Traditionally, medical certificates are used to obtain permission to be absent from work/ school as a result of sickness or injury. Other uses of a medical certificate include:

• To obtain health benefits from the employer;
• For Travel to purposes
• For insurance claims
• As a part of the new job application process
• And also to certify that an individual is free from a disease

Question 3.
Who issues a medical certificate?

Answer:
In India, medical certificates are granted by a qualified medical practitioner who is registered with the Medical Council of India. Medical certificates obtained elsewhere might be invalid

Question 4.
What are the contents of a medical certificate?

Answer:
Medical certificates often include details such as the name and address of the patient along with the name and address of the medical practitioner. The precise period of leave that is medically justifiable is also mentioned. Furthermore, the nature or the degree of incapacitation/ injury/ illness is also stated. Lastly, the date of medical diagnosis and the date of issue of the certificate is also mentioned.

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