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Brief description

Online Sick Certificate Consultation

GPLine offers secure online consultations for patients who require a medical assessment regarding fitness for work. During your appointment, you will speak with an Irish Medical Council–registered GP who will assess your symptoms, discuss your medical history where relevant, and determine whether a medical certificate is clinically appropriate.

Medical certificates are only issued following an individual clinical assessment. Our doctors make independent medical decisions based on professional standards, clinical judgement, and the Medical Council's ethical guidance.

Who Can Use This Service?

This service is intended for patients in Ireland who are unable to attend work due to a non-emergency medical condition and require an assessment by a GP.

If your doctor determines that you are medically unfit for work, a medical certificate may be issued electronically after your consultation where clinically appropriate.

What Happens During Your Consultation?

  1. Book your appointment online.
  2. Join your secure video or telephone consultation.
  3. Discuss your symptoms and relevant medical history.
  4. Your GP will assess whether you are medically fit to work.
  5. If clinically appropriate, your medical certificate will be issued electronically after the consultation.

Important Information

  • Medical certificates cannot be guaranteed before your consultation.
  • Certificates are issued only where clinically appropriate.
  • Backdated medical certificates are not provided.
  • Each consultation involves an independent clinical assessment by your GP.
  • Your doctor may advise further assessment or in-person care where necessary.

What This Service Includes

  • Consultation with an Irish Medical Council–registered GP
  • Medical assessment regarding fitness for work
  • Electronic medical certificate where clinically appropriate
  • Medical advice and appropriate follow-up recommendations

What This Service Does Not Include

  • Guaranteed medical certificates
  • Backdated certificates
  • Certificates without a clinical assessment
  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Illness Benefit documentation for the Department of Social Protection unless specifically advised by your doctor

Medical Certificate Policy

Our doctors follow the Medical Council's professional and ethical guidance when issuing medical certificates. Certificates are provided only after an appropriate medical assessment and cannot be issued retrospectively for illnesses that were not assessed at the relevant time.

The medical certificate issued through this service is intended for statutory sick leave and employer notification where appropriate. If you require documentation for other purposes, your GP will advise you during the consultation.

Emergency Medical Care

This service is intended for non-emergency medical concerns only. If you experience chest pain, severe breathing difficulties, symptoms of stroke, heavy bleeding, loss of consciousness, or another life-threatening emergency, call 999 or 112 immediately or attend your nearest Emergency Department.

Why Choose GPLine?

  • Irish Medical Council–registered GPs
  • Secure encrypted consultations
  • GDPR-compliant patient records
  • Convenient online appointments across Ireland
  • Transparent pricing
  • Professional, evidence-based medical care

Medical Disclaimer

A medical certificate is not automatically issued with every consultation. All certificates, medical advice, referrals, and treatment recommendations are provided only following an individual clinical assessment and where considered clinically appropriate by the consulting doctor. GPLine does not provide emergency medical services.