It may have launched to controversy and infuriated some quarters in the medical fraternity but the new online medical certificate business Dr Sicknote has also proven to be popular with the general public since its launch early last month.

The Melbourne-headquartered business reports that it has had 10,000 unique visitors to its website and has written over 100 medical certificates so far, which it says is a good result considering it coincides with the holiday period, generally a quiet time for sick note composition.