It depends on the institution. Many universities specify what evidence they accept for special consideration, and some require a registered medical practitioner. Check your university's policy; if in doubt, a doctor's certificate is the safer option.
Yes, for minor illness this may be possible. The person being cared for generally needs to attend the pharmacy so the pharmacist can make an assessment.
No. Pharmacy certificates cannot be backdated. A doctor's certificate is also never backdated, but a doctor can, at their discretion, certify a recent period of illness that has already started, with the certificate also showing the true consultation date.
Usually, for short absences: it is generally regarded as reasonable evidence under the Fair Work Act. However, some awards, enterprise agreements and workplace policies specifically require a certificate from a registered medical practitioner. If you are unsure, check your policy or ask HR before relying on a pharmacy certificate.
Each pharmacy sets its own fee; typically somewhere between $20 and $45. There is no Medicare rebate for the certificate itself. For comparison, an online doctor's certificate with Qoctor starts at $14.99, and can include previous and upcoming days, subject to the doctor's assessment.
Many larger pharmacies and chains offer pharmacist Absence from Work Certificates, but it varies store by store, and not every pharmacist offers the service on every shift. Call ahead before travelling, especially if you are unwell.
Yes. Our doctors only issue a Centrelink certificate when they can properly assess your condition, and its effect on your capacity, through a telehealth consultation. They may instead advise you to see your regular GP, or to register with a local GP if you don't have one. This is most likely where the certificate would [...]
Yes, you can get a regular medical certificate as well as a Centrelink certificate. If you also need a standard medical certificate for your employer or university, the doctor can issue one during the same consultation at no extra cost; it's included in the consultation fee.
Centrelink accepts certificates from registered medical practitioners. Acceptance of any certificate depends on their assessment of your circumstances. However, long-term or recurrent conditions are best handled by your usual GP.
Yes, in the sense most people mean: a doctor can issue a certificate today that covers a period of illness that has already started, provided the absence is recent and consistent with your history and the doctor's assessment. The certificate will always show today's date as the date of the consultation, which is part of [...]
