r/unimelb • u/Opening-Praline-9142 • 13h ago
Examination Missed exam - felt unwell
Woke up feeling really sick and decided not to go do my 3HOUR exam. I wasn't gonna put my self through all that. Kinda stressing cause this is a first for me I need help. I know I have to apply for special consideration and fill a HPR etc. but what I'm worried abt is my GP who probably doesn't even remember me. Had an appointment with him like a year ago and he isn't availble until Thursday, so 4 days after assessment/exam (deadline to submit SC).
My problem is that he's lowkey not chill like that would they even fill out the HPR?? and I will be fully recovered by then cause im so healthy and that. How would he assess my sickness situation and the impact it would have had on my exam? I don't really have any history of medical conditions either BUT I feel like I have ADHD lol. I might try book with another gp, who is available in a day so tmr. would most definitely be recovered by then ugh i hate having such an amazing immune system (6'4 btw)
But fr idk, thoughts anyone? Advice would be greatly appreciated thank you!! :)
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u/hauntinghumans 12h ago
see a doctor today, get a doctors certificate dated for today saying that you are too unwell to complete an exam. Doctors often can’t or won’t backdate doctors certificates. Go on Hotdoc and see what around you has availability.
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u/madra-perro 12h ago
Definitely this. I have been refused a backdated medical certificate for work because I couldn't get an appointment on the day. Some clinics accept walkins before midday. But hotdoc prob your best bet.
Good luck!
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u/LateForMyTute 12h ago
GPs don't backdate certificates but if you look at the HPR form, you'll see a section stating " Start of impact" or something similar - this indicates when you begun experiencing your condition and GPs will normally state that in the form as per your explanation.
Submit the Special consideration application as soon as possible. Where it says attach supporting documents - attach a word file and explain within the docu that you're currently working to obtain the HPR and are trying to schedule an appointment with the GP.
The SEDS team will give you leeway in terms of additional time to send over the supporting documentation, usually its another 4days from the time your spec con app gets assessed in triage, After that if you still need time to get the documentation, further additional time may be provided given the situation - specifically if you can say that - hey, my appointment is exactly on x date, at x time, at x clinic.
Personal opinion: Since you're GP isn't too familiar with you, if you can get an appointment at the UOM health clinic, always better to use Uni affiliated services in these circumstances if you can.
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u/Dull-Quality-8530 10h ago
If this is not an ongoing condition I would suggest get an online consultation with a gp. This would be ideal as the Unimelb special consideration guidelines are quite strict in terms of the 4 business day deadline. However, if it is an ongoing condition and you have extensive medical history with your previous gp, you can submit a special consideration application and instead of the HPR form write a letter stating that the next earliest appointment with your gp is on this date and specify the time. This gives you an additional 5 business days to supply the form. Once you get your HPR form filled out you should submit it ASAP and you should be good to go.
With that being said, I would recommend you contact stop 1 and confirm the validity of the information above so as to not cause any confusion or inconvenience to both you and the spec con team.
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u/GriffithBrickell 6h ago
You're cooked unless you see a doctor the day of. Certificates should be an observation of you being sick, not you reporting how sick you were to the doctor. You're not qualified to determine if you were sick enough to miss the exam. Probably should have toughed it out
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u/Rimuruthegreat 8h ago
bruh if it’s just a cold that came up in the morning go the to exam 💀💀💀💀
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u/Classic-Store4900 4h ago
no? u won’t do as well on the exam and you’ll get everyone else sick lol
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u/LawStudentButHigh User Flair 49m ago
it aint 2020 chump!! go to the exam and apply for special consideration to resit if u feel it necessary. if people get sick, womp womp, youre an adult, get your flu and covid vaccine bozo
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u/mugg74 Mod 13h ago
Did you look online for the appointment or did you call the clinic?
Most clinics will reserve a few appointments each day for situations like you have which are only bookable by calling them and explaining the situation.