A “PDF doctor’s note for work absence” is a portable document format (PDF) file that contains medical documentation from a physician, stating that an individual is unable to work due to a medical condition. For instance, if an employee has the flu, their doctor may provide them with a PDF doctor’s note to excuse their absence from work.
Doctor’s notes are important because they provide employers with verifiable proof of an employee’s illness or injury, and can help to protect the employee’s job and benefits. In the past, doctor’s notes were typically handwritten, but today, many doctors use electronic health records (EHRs) to generate PDF doctor’s notes.