You might think that… but from a contractor perspective, you are one of many obligations they probably have… not to mention looking for the next job, finishing up old jobs, sneaking in quick jobs, emergencies for other (dare I say) more important customers, or just needing / wanting a day off (think going to the doctor / dentist / child’s school event, what have you!) 

You can request the letter come from a medical doctor in your area, but you are likely stuck with it.

Since I'm on the subject, I wish people would stop doctor bashing and college-educated bashing.

If you need open heart surgery, do you assume that all doctors are the same?  

I am about to get a doctorate degree that will take 3 years and put me 100k+ in debt.

We have partnered with multiple doctors who want to help expand and create a whole new level of RALs for our seniors to live and enjoy.

If you had to do surgery and the doctor gave you a 0.1% probability you would survive, is that acceptable? 

sid=41644556&nid=148&title=sal...NALS Apartment Homes denied the family permission to keep the boy's assistance animal after his doctor refused to assume liability for any possible damage caused by the animal.

I would ask for written documentation from her doctor stating that her rash is caused by mold. 

If when you tell the doctor your arm hurts when you raise it, the first thing the doctor tells you is, "don't raise your arm".