I fell sick on Tuesday. I wanted to see the Medical Officer in camp on Tuesday but I went there too late. I decided to visit the MO on Wednesday but was turned away as there were high-ranking officers around and hence the MO would not be seeing anyone today. Thing was, I was already on the verge of collapse. If there were an even more serious case which really required the MO's attention, would he still be turned away?
It is ludicrous when we have a functional Medical Centre without MOs with the necessary knowledge and expertise to attend to the medical needs of the soldier. The worst part was when I wanted to register with the Medical Clerks, they told me to come back tomorrow afternoon instead. The nerve of them.
I booked out, saw my family doctor and got three days of MC for fever, flu and cough.
I have bought my stuff for Taiwan and I spent quite a lot considering I will be there for a month.
---till later----
