> I've been noticing patients seem increasingly awkward when asking for a sick note and go into a long story trying to justify the request. Anecdotally, that r

> I've been noticing patients seem increasingly awkward when asking for a sick note and go into a long story trying to justify the request. Anecdotally, that reminds me of how back in grade school, a lot of teachers required you to ask their permission to go to the bathroom.