Monday, August 29, 2011

Sick Machine

I am now definitively sick, however don't believe that I am idle. Why?, because whilst I cannot work due to my injuries the world in which I live  (modern, European democracy) makes sure that being sick is not so easy.


Here are some of the obligatory tasks done this Monday August 29th 2011:



  • Get out of Hospital:  Doctor wanted to keep me in, but a snoring neighbour, an uncomfortable bed  (no sleep in over 24 hours since Sunday AM) means that being at home will really benefit my recovery.

  • Medical Certificate: Obtain from Hospital / Doctor certificate saying that you are unable to attend work.

  • Local Doctor: Visit Local Doctor and inform of incapacity. Arrange appointment in future for inspection and possible removal of stitches

  • Drugs: Before leaving hospital, ask and receive medical prescription for antibiotics and painkillers.  Plus it seems some stomach calming tablets since the painkillers are so  strong.

  • Pharmacy: Order Drugs (not all available).  Start up a dossier for which they will need (this week) a number from your accident Insurance.

  • Accident Insurance: Call Winterthur or their proxy and ask them how to make a claim. Start this page.  Get Accident number.

  • Employers: Email direct employer and tell them approximate duration of time off from work due to accident.

  • Clients: Email clients and any work colleagues and inform them of time you will be away from work.  Ask for any critical projects to be handed over to other people.

  • Manager: Tell Immediate Manager and any client manager of accident and approx dates you will be away.

  • Pharmacy-2: With Accident number confirm Pharmacy dossier, meaning the Accident Insurance will directly pay bills of Pharmacy.

  • Drug Schedule: Agata made me a spreadsheet telling me what drugs to take well.   How brilliant is that!

  • Update Facebook && Blog  (well of course!)
So overall, and not including the very painful, restless Monday night that I am having so far, it is also very busy.