took a bit of a tumble
Aug 22nd 2013, 4:40 am
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took a bit of a tumble
out of the dog walk this morning, after a 3mile walk with big boots stupidly decided I didn't want to walk along a sandpit of a walkway so decided to walk on the road the short distant to the next pavement and managed to go head first on the road - thanks crap road surface. anyway been to Doctors, thankfully no concussion just a very large lump on my temple and back in to my hair line , a very sore arm, cut and grazed knees. Doctor has put it through ACC and told me to take the rest of the week off. When I went to Doctors reception they still charge me $46.50 (usual appt is $48). Is that right ?
When we asked the Doctor about ACC all he said was that we would get a letter in the post and to keep the form he gave us just in case I swell up or start being sick and need to go to the hospital.
When we asked the Doctor about ACC all he said was that we would get a letter in the post and to keep the form he gave us just in case I swell up or start being sick and need to go to the hospital.
Aug 22nd 2013, 4:48 am
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Re: took a bit of a tumble
$50 for a week off? Bargain.
Aug 22nd 2013, 5:47 am
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Re: took a bit of a tumble
I think you pay for the first doctor's appointment but not subsequent treatment or appointments.
Aug 22nd 2013, 6:14 am
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Re: took a bit of a tumble
out of the dog walk this morning, after a 3mile walk with big boots stupidly decided I didn't want to walk along a sandpit of a walkway so decided to walk on the road the short distant to the next pavement and managed to go head first on the road - thanks crap road surface. anyway been to Doctors, thankfully no concussion just a very large lump on my temple and back in to my hair line , a very sore arm, cut and grazed knees. Doctor has put it through ACC and told me to take the rest of the week off. When I went to Doctors reception they still charge me $46.50 (usual appt is $48). Is that right ?
When we asked the Doctor about ACC all he said was that we would get a letter in the post and to keep the form he gave us just in case I swell up or start being sick and need to go to the hospital.
When we asked the Doctor about ACC all he said was that we would get a letter in the post and to keep the form he gave us just in case I swell up or start being sick and need to go to the hospital.
Aug 22nd 2013, 6:30 am
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Re: took a bit of a tumble
Sorry to hear that.
Hope you get better soon and the ACC gets sorted.
Hope you get better soon and the ACC gets sorted.
Aug 22nd 2013, 6:58 am
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Re: took a bit of a tumble
So sorry to read of your fall. Do hope you are soon feeling much better 
Aug 22nd 2013, 8:08 am
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Re: took a bit of a tumble
Sympathies, hope you feel better shortly.
Aug 22nd 2013, 9:05 am
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I believe you pay for the initial consultation then should you need to go back then you are covered on ACC....
Hope you feel better soon...look after your head & knees
Hope you feel better soon...look after your head & knees
Aug 22nd 2013, 9:58 am
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Re: took a bit of a tumble
Sorry to hear that, hope you're ok. Yep, all subsequent medical visits related to that incident are free on ACC.
Aug 22nd 2013, 9:33 pm
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Re: took a bit of a tumble
thanks for that, couple of days rest should have me right as rain
Aug 22nd 2013, 9:39 pm
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Sorry to hear that, always a shock to the system when you take a tumble. Hope you feel better soon. Wine might help 
Aug 23rd 2013, 4:24 am
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Re: took a bit of a tumble
Hope you're OK. And they say walking the dog is good for your health.
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