Me Time!
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Try Doctor Anywhere for basic illness / need MC. They will talk to you online via an app and deliver prescriptions to you. No need to travel out when feeling unwell.
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On the point of MC, I feel that the work culture need some tweaking. Maybe can function on some level of trust and not have to insist on MC for that 1 or 2 day absence. For prolonged absence then MC will be required as it will not make sense if you are sick for so many days and still not visit a doctor.
I am actually doing something like that with my staff. Less than 10% of my staff will utilise all 14 days sick leave. The few who always use up all their sick leave will use them all whether or not we require MC. However we save some on medical expenses when staff can rest without having to go to the clinic for MC. In any case, doctors will just give MC when requested whether or not there is genuine need. -
Funz\" post_id=\"2122277\" time=\"1699407934\" user_id=\"6230:
I so agree with this! I think it's just silly to spend 2 hrs in a clinic waiting room to see a doctor, just to get paracetamol and cough mixture, and that precious MC. Now that WFH is a norm, my daughters sometimes will just self-medicate if it's something mild, and ask to WFH (even if it's not a regular WFH day) rather than bother with getting an MC. I think it's a win-win for the employer - the staff can still do most of the important work, and if they leave some of the less urgent stuff for the next day, it's not usually a big deal. Of course, this doesn't apply to all types of jobs, but if it's applied to those who can, it will relieve the clinics of some of the crowds.
On the point of MC, I feel that the work culture need some tweaking. Maybe can function on some level of trust and not have to insist on MC for that 1 or 2 day absence. For prolonged absence then MC will be required as it will not make sense if you are sick for so many days and still not visit a doctor.
I am actually doing something like that with my staff. Less than 10% of my staff will utilise all 14 days sick leave. The few who always use up all their sick leave will use them all whether or not we require MC. However we save some on medical expenses when staff can rest without having to go to the clinic for MC. In any case, doctors will just give MC when requested whether or not there is genuine need. -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2122278\" time=\"1699409559\" user_id=\"28674:
But schools also require MCs still especially for sick during exam. I know private GP has started using virtual consultations but I have yet tried. Guess we will use our home tools like thermometer to show the doctor? Not sure how they prescribe med for cough and sore throat though, without hearing our lungs?
I so agree with this! I think it's just silly to spend 2 hrs in a clinic waiting room to see a doctor, just to get paracetamol and cough mixture, and that precious MC. Now that WFH is a norm, my daughters sometimes will just self-medicate if it's something mild, and ask to WFH (even if it's not a regular WFH day) rather than bother with getting an MC. I think it's a win-win for the employer - the staff can still do most of the important work, and if they leave some of the less urgent stuff for the next day, it's not usually a big deal. Of course, this doesn't apply to all types of jobs, but if it's applied to those who can, it will relieve the clinics of some of the crowds. -
00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2122292\" time=\"1699430201\" user_id=\"143605:
Schools are another issue - if they can trust parents in the past, why not now?
But schools also require MCs still especially for sick during exam. I know private GP has started using virtual consultations but I have yet tried. Guess we will use our home tools like thermometer to show the doctor? Not sure how they prescribe med for cough and sore throat though, without hearing our lungs?
Really, for basic viral infections, the doctors are just going through the motions. For the first few days, for normally healthy kids, there's really no need to see the doctor. If it persists, then yes, but think how much time would be saved if so many don't need to see a doctor. -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2122296\" time=\"1699435513\" user_id=\"28674:
Unfortunately, school absenteeism is a very real and increasingly prevalent issue. Most schools will now specify a maximum number of days a semester where they will still accept parents' chits, beyond which, absentees should produce an MC.
Schools are another issue - if they can trust parents in the past, why not now?
Really, for basic viral infections, the doctors are just going through the motions. For the first few days, for normally healthy kids, there's really no need to see the doctor. If it persists, then yes, but think how much time would be saved if so many don't need to see a doctor. -
For schools I think most do accept parents’ letter/email for that odd few days that child is absent. I’ve not had any issues with DD’s and DS’s schools with that. I can understand the need to produce MC if absent during exam or special school events.
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Funz\" post_id=\"2122298\" time=\"1699436503\" user_id=\"6230:
My daughters' schools didn't accept parents' notes, even for 1 day. I would have to drag my feverish, sick kids to the clinic, wait for an hour or 2, just to get an MC for the school. I remember being so shocked by that as in my own schooldays, a note from my mum always sufficed, and also when my kids were in school overseas. I always felt that if they could have rested at home and taken paracetamol and OTC cough/cold mixture, they would have recovered faster!
For schools I think most do accept parents' letter/email for that odd few days that child is absent. I've not had any issues with DD's and DS's schools with that. I can understand the need to produce MC if absent during exam or special school events. -
MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2122207\" time=\"1699273086\" user_id=\"43981:
Yes if marinated, better to cook next morning. But if need to wait couple days before cooking, put in freezer to store couple days :goodpost:
Pour the LKK sauce to marinate overnight. Tomorrow straight to the pot. -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2122296\" time=\"1699435513\" user_id=\"28674:
Yes and no. Usual cases are safe to say that. But Dr will pick up oddities. For example, the sports sch kid, it is better to play safe. If we chose not to see Dr, responsibility will be on us.
Schools are another issue - if they can trust parents in the past, why not now?
Really, for basic viral infections, the doctors are just going through the motions. For the first few days, for normally healthy kids, there's really no need to see the doctor. If it persists, then yes, but think how much time would be saved if so many don't need to see a doctor.
But i admit, if i am the one falling sick, i would rather take a pill and rest at home. When it comes to our own children, it's a different matter.
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