Templates
Medical Leave Letter
The human body is as same as a complex machinery. A person is considered to be healthy if he is able to perform physically, mentally and socially well. Medical leave letter is a formal document written by an employee to his/her employer requesting for a leave because of sickness.
A well written medical leave letter will convey information about your unfortunate situation to the employer so that adequate measures can be taken. In a Medical Leave Letter, the details of the illness are explained in a brief manner and it also does state, for what period of time you won’t be able to make yourself available for work at the office. Documents validating the medical reasons specified in the letter are often enclosed with such a letter.
Medical leave would would usually apply in case of a serious illness like cancer, etc. The three most common reasons to submit a letter to request a medical leave of absence are the need for surgery, diagnosis of a serious illness, or diagnosis with a chronic condition that may require intermittent leave.
Unlike sick leave, medical leaves are usually unpaid leave.
Find below, sample application letters for medical leave.
Medical Leave Letter (Sample #1)
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State]
[Current Date]
[Your Supervisor’s Titl
e],
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[Company City and State]
Dear Sir,
I request you to kindly grant me two week’s medical leave starting from [Start Date] to [End Date] as I have to undergo a surgery to remove the stones in my kidney. I have been advised complete bed rest for at least ten days post the surgery on [Surgery Date].
I have submitted all the relevant medical details to the HR Department. I have also given my contact details to them in case anybody in the company wishes to reach me.
I shall resume work at the earliest pending approval from my doctor. In case of any untoward development which prompts me to extend my leave I shall notify about it immediately so as to avoid any inconvenience.
I await your approval and sanction of the leave.
Thanking You.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Medical Leave Letter (Sample #2)
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State]
[Current Date]
[Your Supervisor’s Titl
e],
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[Company City and State]
Dear Sir,
This letter is to inform you of my need to take 2 weeks of medical leave at the end of this month in order to have a growth on my back removed. I will be having my surgery on [Surgery Date]. If my procedure and recovery go as well as planned, I will return to the office on [Expected Return Date]. I appreciate your assistance in this matter as I will need the two weeks off work in order to be fully recovered so that I may be more focused on my work when I come back. Enclosed with this letter, you will find a note from my doctor confirming the date of the procedure.
I would like to extend my assurances that I will strive to complete all projects I am currently working on before my surgery, and put forth as much effort as possible to make up for the lost time once I return to work.
If any clarification is needed in this situation, please do not hesitate to call me via my mobile line [Your Mobile Number]. During my medical leave, I may be contacted via email at [Your Email] and will do my best to send responses in a timely manner.
I thank you for your consideration and look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
