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Carer’s Medical Certificate: Just Another Way Online Health Services Can Help
Caring for a sick loved one or family member can be an overwhelming experience and the last thing you want added to your plate is the stress of having to obtain medical documentation to prove the circumstances to your workplace. Luckily, Prime Medic is here to provide you with another easy and stress-free solution to your medical needs.
What is a Carer’s Medical Certificate?
A carer’s medical certificate is a certificate provided by a doctor to confirm that you were caring for an unwell relative or household member. They are often required by your employer in order for you to receive pay whilst not at work. The standard process is for you to book an appointment with a GP, go to the surgery and discuss with them the details. This can be time-consuming and takes away from the energy you could spend looking after the person in your care.
How it works
It is important that you do your research and make sure to choose a reputable online medical service before booking an appointment — like Prime Medic. You will then have a quick and easy conversation with a qualified health professional, who will take the time to help you through the process and provide the documentation that you require. This will then usually be emailed to you as a PDF document, which you can simply forward on to your employer. It’s that easy!
Save time
If you are taking time off work, you want to be spending it looking after your loved one — not travelling to and from the doctor’s surgery and sitting, waiting for an appointment. Booking an online doctor consultation to obtain required documentation means that you can speak to a doctor online from the comfort of your living room, saving precious time. Doing so also puts you less at risk of becoming sick yourself after visiting the surgery or passing anything onto the person in your care.
Save money
Obtaining a carer’s medical certificate using an online medical service is often a far cheaper option than going to your local GP. Online telehealth services usually only charge you a small fee for these types of consultations, making it easy and accessible to get the documentation you need.
Save your doctor’s schedule
Doctors are very busy people. Whilst your issues are always important, obtaining a carer’s medical certificate to look after someone with the flu may not be as pertinent as the needs of other patients who may be receiving vital test results, or seeking emergency assistance. By choosing an online consultation, you are clearing your doctor’s busy schedule and ensuring that all people can receive the advice and care that they need.
It’s always stressful when someone close to you is ill, even more so when you have to navigate medical forms and appointments. As you can see, Prime Medic provides a quick and easy solution to the issue of obtaining a carer’s certificate to provide to your workplace, granting you more time and energy to spend devoted to the care of your loved one.
