Single-physician health status report Translation

A single-physician health status report documents a person's health at the time of examination under one physician's signature. It is used abroad for school enrollment, employment, visa applications, sports activities, driving courses and insurance procedures — in short, in any file that does not require a comprehensive board assessment.

Although it is a short document, three aspects are carefully preserved in the translation: its nature as a health status report (the statement that the person is fit for a specific job or activity), the physician's specialty and stamp and signature details, and the date of issue. Foreign institutions usually require a recently issued report; the translation schedule should be planned accordingly.

Which institutions request this document?

• Foreign schools and student residences — in enrollment files
• Employers — for recruitment and field assignments
• Consulates — for certain types of visas
• Sports clubs and courses
• Insurance companies

Certification requirements

Preparing your document

• Make sure the physician's stamp and institution details are legible on the report
• Tell your physician the wording required by the requesting institution (for example, "fit for sports activities") so the report is issued for that purpose
• Check the institution's timing requirement; most institutions require a report issued within the last one to six months

Frequently asked questions