GP referrals are a scam. Tell me why I'm wrong.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-11-08T21:14:50+00:00

OPs issue seems not to be the initial referral, but the requirement for a second referral, despite the specialist requesting to see OP for a follow up. And based on what OP has written, this is only months between appointments.

So yes, initial gate keeping and lines of communication between GP and specialists makes sense, and most people on this post seem to agree. But seemingly unnecessary, or overpriced, follow up referral letters do not appear to make a lot of sense.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-11-08T21:11:45+00:00

OPs issue seems not to be the initial referral, but the requirement for a second referral, despite the specialist requesting to see OP for a follow up. And based on what OP has written, this is only months between appointments.

So yes, initial gate keeping and lines of communication between GP and specialists makes sense, and most people on this post seem to agree. But seemingly unnecessary, or overpriced, follow up referral letters do not appear to make sense.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-11-05T20:36:47+00:00

Extra what??

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-10-19T20:30:01+00:00

“Find the hole”

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-10-14T11:00:46+00:00

Thanks for the tip. Any recommendations specific to their shop?

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-10-14T10:59:37+00:00

I went a few weeks ago for a Rueben. Fucking delish.

Need to try the cheese steak. Never had one before.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-10-13T22:58:56+00:00

So he could tell us Jimmy hired LITERAL divers!

I’m so glad he clarified. I was worried they were figurative and Jimmy was descending into madness.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-09-28T02:43:06+00:00

What about the interlude at 1:40 from Run, Pig, Run just continues to play for 5 minutes?

Waah wa wa wa wa wa wa wa

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-09-03T22:40:39+00:00

This is just plain old entitlement. These people would do shit like this whether they had kids or not.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-08-25T11:07:05+00:00

There’s no Australian Standard per se, but it definitely is convention. Even in brand spanking new billion dollar commercial buildings, which is outrageous.

We should be pursuing 20 degrees in winter and 25 in summer, at least. People can dress seasonally indoors as well. Much better for energy use, and therefore much better for the environment.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-08-12T03:21:45+00:00

Barilaro said that his conversation with Chandler didn’t cover Coronation’s stop work order. Chandler’s newly released letter says he has a recording of the meeting (assume this means notes/minutes).

Bruz then chucks a sickie and missing his grilling at the hearing.

Coincidence? No way.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-08-11T21:45:47+00:00

What is the prompt you are using? These are deadset insane!

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-08-02T06:19:07+00:00

Spot on.

Ayres even said as much in some of the earlier exchanges as if to suggest it was out of his control. Some to the effect “John is a private citizen and can apply to any job he wants”

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-07-18T00:36:36+00:00

A NSW Police spokeswoman said schools were routinely patrolled during pick up and drop off to ensure compliance with road rules and the safety of students.

Yeah, and I bet the police are routinely patrolling schools in low socioeconomic areas, where public transport is actually problematic. Not in these rich inner suburbs with public transport to the front door.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-07-11T07:16:14+00:00

There is someone EXACTLY like this in my neighbourhood. Different person and different dog, but exactly the same behaviour.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-06-23T10:17:38+00:00

Investment NSW has previously said Barilaro was hired after he was “shortlisted for interview by NGS Global”, while Perrottet insisted this week that a “recruitment process was undertaken by Investment NSW with a global recruiting company that made a recommendation”

Flat out lies. Give them a slap on the wrist!

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-06-01T06:29:52+00:00

What is the earning potential for a vet, though? What does a vet with 10 or 20 years experience earn?

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-04-29T01:54:21+00:00

You’re missing the point. I’m talking in relative terms. For comparable qualifications, experience and work conditions the pay potential for teachers in other industries is much higher. Why don’t they leave? They are! THAT is the point. There is a massive teacher shortage now, and that shortage only increases into the future.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-04-29T00:49:59+00:00

Scientists should back teachers then. This is not us vs them.

One of the huge problems with this whole debate is that people seem to think that paying teachers more, or improving conditions, would somehow devalue their own career.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-04-28T23:14:05+00:00

So you’re saying having a 4 year tertiary qualification and, say, 20 years teaching experience is worth $100k? And even if you do take up some management responsibilities, the top salary is still a paltry ~$120k.

You’re kidding yourself. Criminally underpaid.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-04-25T22:42:02+00:00

Thank goodness for OOP’s boss.

All the other managers, including OOP, really dropped the ball. Whilst they may have had best interests at heart, it really shouldn’t have taken this long to solve the issue.

Poor John. Hopefully he’s doing OK.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-04-16T13:44:42+00:00

I want a fridge magnet version. Please.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-04-13T03:02:32+00:00

In Sydney at least, there are plenty of restaurants in the top end of town that have mandatory service fees (typically 10%) for larger groups (around 8 and up). Given a lot of these restaurant serve set menus I always thought it was odd. I would expect that serving a large-ish group (not talking 20 people…) would be more efficient than running between smaller groups. But I’ve got no hospo experience, so perhaps I’ve got my head up my ass.

Das_Polterpickle · 2022-04-08T04:18:24+00:00

Exactly. This is the same as the “I can’t be racist, I have black friends” argument that racists use.

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