{"product_id":"medical-certificate-consult-in-south-africa-for-sick-leave","title":"Telehealth Sick Leave Assessment","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnable to access or travel to a doctor’s appointment? Get the medical support you need online. Request an online consultation from anywhere in South Africa. A licensed doctor will assess your symptoms and, if medically appropriate, issue a digital medical certificate that is submitted directly to your employer or organisation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Request a Consult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete a short online assessment by answering a few questions about your symptoms and medical history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Doctor Assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA licensed South African doctor will review your information and conduct a consultation to assess your condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Receive Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the doctor determines that medical leave is clinically appropriate, a signed medical certificate will be sent directly to your employer via email (if requested). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis service is for  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividuals living in South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividuals over 19 years old only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedical Assessment \u0026amp; Duration \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor mild, short-term conditions, the doctor may issue a sick note for 1 to 2 days if medically appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your condition requires more than 2 days off, the doctor will request additional information or further medical assessments before issuing an extended certificate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis may include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical injuries:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supporting documentation may be required, such as X-rays or relevant medical reports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedical tests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Where clinically necessary, we will send you to a nearby lab for further testing (at an additional cost) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-795f17d8-7fff-4f89-bc98-2f167d6c834c\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConditions Our Medical Professionals Can Assist With \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe conditions listed below are examples only and are not exhaustive. All requests are subject to an individual clinical assessment by the doctor (at their discretion). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"307\" data-start=\"282\" data-section-id=\"1io4c5o\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRespiratory Illnesses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"410\" data-start=\"308\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"323\" data-start=\"308\" data-section-id=\"1m1sdkx\"\u003eCommon cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"324\" data-section-id=\"94s0fn\"\u003eFlu-like illness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"389\" data-start=\"345\" data-section-id=\"7lqolo\"\u003eViral upper respiratory tract infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"410\" data-start=\"390\" data-section-id=\"i09gbq\"\u003eMild viral fever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"432\" data-start=\"412\" data-section-id=\"1v7w8xq\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"500\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"433\" data-section-id=\"sg0ptw\"\u003eStomach bugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"450\" data-section-id=\"x5p9k5\"\u003eDiarrhoea and vomiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"500\" data-start=\"477\" data-section-id=\"1xner1e\"\u003eMild food poisoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"531\" data-start=\"502\" data-section-id=\"1duep27\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePain and General Symptoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"575\" data-start=\"532\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"556\" data-start=\"532\" data-section-id=\"68u68w\"\u003eMigraine or headache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"575\" data-start=\"557\" data-section-id=\"18cvs39\"\u003eMenstrual pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"577\" data-section-id=\"1737kse\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrinary Symptoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"598\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"598\" data-section-id=\"1k9upxi\"\u003eMild uncomplicated UTI symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"678\" data-start=\"635\" data-section-id=\"yfj1lv\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMental Health \u0026amp; Stress-Related Symptoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"746\" data-start=\"679\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"746\" data-start=\"679\" data-section-id=\"1bkhn3r\"\u003eShort-term stress-related symptoms (at the doctor's discretion)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSituations Where Telehealth Assessment Is Not Suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your symptoms are severe or life-threatening, seek emergency medical care immediately. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples of conditions that may require an in-person consultation include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedical emergencies requiring immediate attention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChest pain or symptoms that may indicate a serious heart or respiratory condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty breathing or severe respiratory symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious injuries requiring physical assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConditions requiring a physical examination, testing, or further investigation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term disability assessments or workplace incapacity evaluations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequests for backdated medical certificates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequests where no genuine medical condition or health concern is identified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Happens If My Request Is Rejected?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the doctor determines that your request cannot be safely assessed or that a medical certificate is not appropriate, a partial refund will be issued with only 30% deducted. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Us?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Licensed South African doctors (HPCSA-registered doctors)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Secure online clinical assessments \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Confidential and POPIA compliant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Assessment completed from anywhere in South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Digital medical certificate (if approved)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Digital Consult","offer_id":49053281419419,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/Medicalcertificateconsultsouthafrica.png?v=1784696627","url":"https:\/\/www.get-tested.co.za\/products\/medical-certificate-consult-in-south-africa-for-sick-leave","provider":"Get Tested South Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}