Twice a year I have to visit a medical specialist. Australian healthcare system requires, that a visit to the specialist must be preceded by a referral from a general practitioner - GP.
As my visits are regular and will continue for the rest of my life, I received few years ago an indefinite referral.
Few day ago I received a sms - reminder of coming visit and a request to bring a new referral. I rang the reception.
- I think my current referral is indefinite, could you please check.
The receptionist rustled with some papers, hummed, which probably was an accompaniment to reading, eventually stated:
- I don't know. Anyway, I do not see a word indefinite, so better bring a new referral.
Obtaining a new referral was no trouble. I asked my doctor to write word indefinite in bold, he underscored it for a better effect.
I still hope, that my conversation was with a robot. It it was a live person then I will feel scared.
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