I Cannot Create a Medical Certificate for You
I am unable to generate, write, or create medical certificates for any patient. Medical certificates are legal documents that must be issued directly by a licensed physician who has personally examined the patient, and creating one without proper examination and licensure would constitute fraud and professional misconduct. 1, 2
Why Medical Certificates Cannot Be Generated This Way
Legal and Professional Requirements
- Medical certificates are legal documents that can only be issued by a physician who has conducted a direct examination of the patient 1, 3, 2
- Issuing false or fraudulent certificates is a criminal offense under law (such as Section 278 of the German Penal Code) and can result in disciplinary action, fraud charges, and loss of medical licensure 1, 2
- Medical boards receive numerous complaints annually regarding the quality and accuracy of sickness certificates, and physicians face serious consequences for issuing false, misleading, or inaccurate certificates 2
Essential Components That Require Direct Patient Examination
A valid medical certificate must include 1, 3:
- The date of actual physical examination of the patient
- Objective findings from the clinical examination
- Specific time period the patient is unable to work or requires accommodation
- Physician's identity, signature, and license information
- Patient's verified identity
- Clear statement of whether findings are based on objective examination results 1
What You Should Do Instead
You must schedule an appointment with a licensed physician who will:
- Perform a direct physical examination 3, 2
- Document objective clinical findings 1
- Issue an appropriate certificate based on their professional assessment 3
- Sign and date the certificate as a legal document 1, 2
The physician will determine what information is appropriate to include based on the certificate's purpose (work absence, insurance claim, disability accommodation, etc.) while respecting medical confidentiality 1, 4, 5