Wanted to get some other opinions from fellow docs regarding the use of sick time.
I am a hospital employed physician who accrues sick time (around 1 day per month worked). We can accrue a maximum of 22 days of sick leave. As a surgeon, I really never use sick days. Whenever I am sick, I usually work through it (if I can safely etc.) as I always feel bad about cancelling surgeries for my patients. I also have one day off every 2 weeks.
Some of my colleagues often take sick days for routine doctors appointments, dental appointments and have suggested that I do the same. I feel that I could often schedule these routine appointments on my days off. Any other opinions on using sick time for non urgent appointments when you have a 'use it or lose it' sick time policy?
I am a hospital employed physician who accrues sick time (around 1 day per month worked). We can accrue a maximum of 22 days of sick leave. As a surgeon, I really never use sick days. Whenever I am sick, I usually work through it (if I can safely etc.) as I always feel bad about cancelling surgeries for my patients. I also have one day off every 2 weeks.
Some of my colleagues often take sick days for routine doctors appointments, dental appointments and have suggested that I do the same. I feel that I could often schedule these routine appointments on my days off. Any other opinions on using sick time for non urgent appointments when you have a 'use it or lose it' sick time policy?
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