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Doctor's Note Templates

Create doctor’s notes for work, school, service dogs, and other purposes with these free, editable templates. Each template includes key sections with blank spaces for necessary details and is customizable. Available in Word, PDF, and Google Docs, they are ready for printing or digital use.

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What is a Doctor's Note?

A doctor’s note is a document issued by a qualified medical professional to confirm a medical visit. It typically outlines a health condition and explains how it affects a person’s ability to attend work or school. It is required by employers or schools to approve sick leave or medical accommodations.

Components of a Doctor's Note

A doctor’s note typically includes the following components:

Patient information: Full name, contact details, and if applicable, a patient ID
Issuance date: The official date the note was written.
Diagnosis/Medical assessment: A brief description of the patient’s condition.
Recommended leave: Number of days the patient is advised to rest.
Restriction(optional): Precautionary measures the patient should follow.
Clinical letterhead: Doctor's name, credentials, contact information, and signature.

In addition to these essential components, a doctor’s note may also include additional details such as prescribed treatments, follow-up recommendations, or a verification statement confirming the medical evaluation. Some notes may specify a return-to-work/school date or include an official stamp for validation, depending on institutional requirements. Highfile’s doctor’s note templates include essential components to fit different scenarios, such as sick notes, jury duty, depression, service dog documentation, and other purposes. Each template includes blank fillable sections for drafting accurate and professional notes.

FAQs

How to create a doctor’s note?

Choose a Template: Browse our customizable templates and select the most suitable one.
Gather Basic Details: Collect essential patient information, including name, age, date, and reason for the visit.
Update the Template: Fill in key details such as diagnosis, treatment, any restrictions, recommended rest period, follow-up instructions, and other necessary information based on the note’s purpose.
Personalize the Template: Modify the template by updating the logo, colors, and other relevant details to match your specific branding.
Save and Print: Select a file format that works best. The templates have blank sections for customization and can be printed for manual completion, exported as PDFs, or shared digitally via a link.

Before finalizing the document, verify all information for accuracy and make sure that patient confidentiality is maintained. Inaccurate details can lead to misunderstandings, denial of leave requests, or legal concerns, while failing to protect patient data may violate privacy laws and professional ethics.

What file formats are available for these templates?

These templates are available in Word, editable PDF, and Google Docs formats. Word and PDF files can be downloaded, filled out, and printed. PDFs maintain the original layout, while Word files can be adjusted before printing. Google Docs can be used for online editing, downloaded in different file formats, or kept as a digital document without printing.

What is the size of these doctor’s note templates?

These templates are designed in A4 and US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) for compatibility with standard printing formats.