Situations When It Is Okay to Use Online GP Medical Certification in the UK

With the advent of telemedicine, it has become easier to get a GP medical certificate in the UK without visiting the GP in person. But will your employer accept it? Get insight in this podcast.

British employers have all the right to ask for a GP medical certificate from employees who take sick leave for more than two days in a row. The document verifies the “unwell to work” situation to ensure the absences are genuine and properly managed.

Medical cert are a way to monitor employees who take frequent sick leaves, especially around weekends or public holidays. Employers, managers, or HRs often need to investigate whether there are any valid health reasons, even behavioural patterns and tendencies towards misusing resources.

Get Healthcare, a new-age telemedicine platform, addresses the “legitimacy” concerns of getting a GP medical certificate online. The platform streamlines its utility for those who really need it by having Irish-certified doctors administer it, a human-monitored KYC process, and time-capped usability. One can only use it for minor healthcare needs and sick leaves, not for emergencies. It is an easy-to-use platform that connects you with experienced medical professionals who can provide the necessary documentation quickly and securely. Something that official authorities can trust.