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I had a slice wound down my chest 5 inches long and also one to left arm 3 inches and to right arm 3 inches very nasty why can't i get a sick note?

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Dr. David Hardin answered

Cause of wounds?: If you want a past note doctors can only document time you were in treatment. If you are looking for time off the treated wounds probably arnt bad enough to justify time off.

Dr Bonuel agreed

Answered 8/17/2013

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A member asked:

I had a slice wound down my chest 5 inches long and also one to left arm 3 inches and to right arm 3 inches very nasty why can't i get a sick note?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Hardin answered

Dr Bonuel agreed

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