Medically reviewed by Dr Ammar Al-Ani
MBChB, CCBST, AMC, General Practitioner, 28+ Years of Experience
Updated in June 2026
Hola medical certificates are legally valid documents that include all required information for Australian employers and educational institutions:
View a sample medical 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.