I had to take today off work as I’m not well but was unable to get into a dr. I was able to get a medical certificate online but I’m worried it won’t be accepted. Has anyone had any issues with them not being accepted?

I had to take today off work as I’m not well but was unable to get into a dr. I was able to get a medical certificate online but I’m worried it won’t be accepted. Has anyone had any issues with them not being accepted?
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FYI pharmacists can also issue certificates
I get online ones all the time if I just have one day for like a migraine that doesn't need an actual consultation. I've never been questioned. It's still a legal med cert.
Also you don't LEGALLY have to supply a cert unless you have 3 days or more. That's Fair Work law. So don't be bullied over it.
Pharmacist ones can be rejected but online ones can't because they are from a medical practitioner
You can get a statdech from the chemist, or a medical certificate on a phone appointment then emailed to you
It will be accepted
You can also get one via telehealth, I often call the following day for the consult if I’m too unwell or can’t get a consult booking 👍
Depends who you work for. My work doesn’t accept online ones and I work for a government agency.
Even the telehealth type ones? Unsure if there are others but mine you have to be face to face as if with own doctor online appointment.
Even the telehealth type ones? Unsure if there are others but mine you have to be face to face as if with own doctor online appointment.
I only use online for this reason plus it annoys the heck out of me I am wasting a precious slot for a simple certificate. My work accepts them and they can be annoying at times when staff have time off.