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Medical certificate or sick leave

Online Medical Consultation

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Online consultation available in minutes to request your medical certificate.

Online consultation for issuing a medical certificate or sick leave/CIT at Médico na Net
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Consultation Price

 29€ 

Digital

Online medical consultation with the possibility of issuing a certificate and processing the documentation digitally, when clinically indicated by the doctor.

How it works:

1

Booking an appointment

Choose the day and time that best suits you and make the payment. The consultation will be carried out by videoaccording to your doctor's instructions.

2

Online Medical Analysis

During the consultation, the doctor will assess your health condition. On the basis of this careful assessment, the doctor will issue a medical certificate or sick leave/CIT, if deemed necessary.

3

Sending the certificate

After the consultation, your medical certificate or sick note/CIT is sent to your e-mail address.

Who is it for?

  • On-site or remote professionals who need a certificate quickly and without having to travel to a doctor's office.
  • Students who need to justify absences for health reasons to the school or university. (They are only issued after prior confirmation that the faculty will accept digital signature.)
  • People with reduced mobility or travel difficulties. For those who want to go for a face-to-face consultation, it can be complicated or time-consuming.
  • Those looking for convenience and agility. This will avoid queues and simplify the process of obtaining medical certificates.

 

In what situations can I request sick leave online?

You can request a medical certificate or sick leave/CIT (temporary incapacity certificate) under the following conditions:

  • Natural illness - When you are temporarily unable to work for health reasons.
  • Psychiatric illness - In cases of psychological or psychiatric disorders that justify temporary incapacity.
  • Illness of family member requiring assistance - To care for a sick relative, as provided for by law.
  • Occupational illness - If the incapacity is a direct consequence of the exercise of their professional activity.
  • Surgeries - In cases of surgery requiring prolonged recovery.
  • Hospitalisation - When you need to be hospitalised for any health reason.
  • Prolonged medical treatment - Such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy or other treatments that make it impossible to work.
  • Postpartum recovery - If you need extra time to recover after giving birth, in addition to your maternity leave.

⚠️ Notice on issuing CIT and medical certificates

Please be advised that the Temporary Disability Certificates (CIT) and medical certificates issued have the following restrictions:

  • In the event of illness, for initial situations and extensions, a CIT/medical certificate can only be issued for up to 7 days;
  • A maximum of 3 documents per situation is allowed, corresponding to 1 initial document and up to 2 extensions, totalling up to 21 consecutive days;
  • Certificates and CITs have a maximum retroactivity of 1 working day prior to the date of the request.

In addition, we clarify that no certificates or CITs are issued to justify absences related to the following entities or situations:

  • Unemployment Fund, Social Security and Courts

We ask that you pay attention to these rules to ensure that orders are processed correctly.

Medical leave - CIT


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the online medical certificate valid?

Yes, the online medical certificate is valid as long as it is issued by a certified doctor and fulfils all the legal requirements in Portugal. It can be used to justify absences from work, school or other situations where it is required.

In the event of illness, you can obtain medical certificates or Temporary Incapacity Certificates (CIT) for a maximum of 7 days per document. In total, you can obtain up to 3 documents per situation, i.e. 1 initial document and up to 2 extensions, totalling a maximum of 21 consecutive days.

No. We would like to inform you that no certificates or CITs are issued to justify absences related to the following organisations:

Unemployment Fund, Social Security and Courts

Yes, but with limitations. The retroactivity allowed for issuing certificates or CITs is only 1 working day prior to the date of the request.

Medical certificates are accepted by colleges as long as the student confirms in advance with the institution that it accepts documents with a digital signature. It is essential to obtain this confirmation before requesting the certificate, to ensure that the document is recognised by the college.

It depends on the medical assessment. In simpler cases, additional documentation may not be necessary. However, in specific situations, the doctor may request the presentation of tests or medical reports previously carried out.

The deadline for issuing the certificate may vary depending on the doctor's availability, but in most cases the certificate is sent on the same day as the consultation, after the appropriate assessment.

If the doctor, after an assessment, concludes that there are no clinical grounds for issuing the certificate, the service will be terminated without issuing the document. The user will have the opportunity to clarify any doubts during the consultation.

Yes, all CITs are communicated by our doctors to social security and a copy will be sent to your email address.

This service is mainly intended for simple and temporary health conditions. In the case of serious conditions or those that require a face-to-face assessment, the doctor may recommend that the user use a face-to-face health service.

Refund conditions depend on the platform's operating policy. We recommend that you read the terms and conditions carefully before making a payment.

If you have any further questions, please contact us. We are happy to provide all the support you need.

Dr Alexandra Azevedo

Training: University of Barcelona
No. of doctors: 71409

Biography

Dr Alexandra Azevedo graduated in Medicine from the University of Barcelona in 2015, where she subsequently specialised in General Practice. During her training, she developed a strong interest in the approach to chronic pain, having completed an integrated master's degree in Medicine and Surgery with clinical research into pain management. Her professional experience includes several years of clinical practice in Spain, particularly in Catalonia, where she has had contact with a wide variety of pathologies and challenges, both in the emergency department and in primary healthcare.

She currently works as a family doctor at the ULS Braga. She has been a member of the medical-surgical emergency team at Vila Nova de Famalicão Hospital and has worked as a guest lecturer at the Nursing School of the University of Minho, teaching anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems.

Her main clinical interests include emergency medicine, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, as well as preventive medicine and the control of vascular risk factors. She is also dedicated to anti-smoking counselling and weight loss counselling, helping her patients to adopt healthier lifestyle habits. Her approach to care is based on a holistic vision, considering health as a balance between physical and psychological well-being.

Dr Alexandra stands out for her humanism and her ability to offer quick and effective solutions to minor problems, ensuring that her patients feel well looked after. At Médico na Net, she sees an opportunity to bring healthcare to more people in an accessible and convenient way.

Passionate about music and travelling, she loves getting to know different cultures and lifestyles, which enriches her view of the world and her medical practice. For her, medicine is not just a profession, but a real commitment to the well-being of the people she cares for. As she likes to say: "Health is the balance between physical and psychological well-being.