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# How to Request Sick Leave Certificate and Prescription Renewal from Your Regular Doctor

# How to Request Sick Leave Certificate and Prescription Renewal from Your Regular Doctor

If you need a sick leave certificate and prescription renewal from your regular doctor, but the doctor is temporarily unavailable, you will need to wait until the doctor returns and book a consultation.

## When Your Doctor Is Temporarily Unavailable

Occasionally, your regular doctor may not be available at the clinic for a period of time. During this time:

- **Sick leave certificates** and **prescription renewals** cannot be issued without a consultation
- **You will need to book an appointment** when your doctor returns to the clinic
- **Documentation cannot be prepared in advance** without a scheduled consultation

## How to Book a Consultation

To book a consultation when your doctor returns:

1. **Call our reception team** at **[018686121](tel:+35318686121)**
2. **Let us know:**
   - Which doctor you would like to see
   - That you need a sick leave certificate and prescription renewal
   - Your preferred appointment date and time
3. **Our team will check availability** and book an appointment for you

## Collection of Documents

Once your consultation is complete:

- **Your sick leave certificate and prescription will be prepared**
- **You can collect documents from reception** during clinic opening hours
- **Your prescription may also be sent electronically** to your preferred pharmacy

## Important Notes

- **A consultation is required** to issue sick leave certificates and renew prescriptions
- **Documents cannot be issued without an appointment**, even if you are a regular patient of the doctor
- **Please book your appointment as early as possible** if you need documentation by a specific date

## Contact Us

If you have questions about booking an appointment or when your doctor will return, please contact our reception team at **[018686121](tel:+35318686121)**.