Medically reviewed by Dr Ammar Al-Ani
MBChB, CCBST, AMC, General Practitioner, 28+ Years of Experience
Published in December 2025
Like the medical certificate issued in clinics by the local GP, Hola medical certificates include
Do I need to disclose my diagnosis on the certificate?
No, it is not required to disclose a patient’s specific diagnosis on a medical certificate when issued online or via in-person consultation. To protect patients’ privacy, most certificates will state “unfit to work” with the dates. The workplaces or employers typically cannot demand to know the nature of the employee’s illness. It is, however, recommended to get a full idea about these policies at your workplace.