As a fellow NYS'er with similar issues, I totally agree!!! We write "sick" notes for school and work on Rx paper! Makes it look official and gets both sides in the matter off our back. Another place for un-compensated busywork. Phonecalls, messages, write the stupid note, pt comes to pick up or have to mail no less (41 cents later)...it's just unreal. Try getting a quick note for free from your lawyer. "Hey Bruce, could you write me a quick note covering me for being here at your office today so my boss won't have a fit?" "Sure Paul, I'll bill ya." Right?
But back to that matter at hand. You are absolutely right about needing all sorts of Rx generated stuff that has nothing to do with real meds. Don't forget PT Rx's either. That's another biggie....
