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It must be so frustrating for both parties. One person has to drag themselves to the Dr. When they are already feeling too sick to go to work. And the Dr. has to go through the motions for a minor issue that does not require intervention. Just so an employer is satisfied that the employee isn't lying and god forbid enjoying their day.
There is no enjoying a sick day like when you were a kid if you need a note. What is the #1 thing that doctors recommend for minor illness? Rest (and fluids). What am I not doing if I’m calling my PCP to see if i can make a day-of appointment, or checking the nearest urgent cares to see if they have any slots available, and driving or taking public transit to said appointment, and waiting up to 4 hours for my name to be called, and then waiting for the provider to come to the room, and then making the trek home. Go on, guess. I’ve got time. I’m just sitting here listening attentively for my name.
You really, as a sick person, need get up early to get a head start at the urgent care just so you can get home at a reasonable hour to do the thing that will make you healthy enough to work the next day.
Also, I'm sick so I'm gonna make sure I go out into public and especially hang out with other people who are also at a doctor's office.