Well, here's the scoop:

I fired my previous pdoc because he put me into manic episode that lasted for 4 months. I sought a second opinion, only problem is, my new pdoc (due to office politics) cannot handle my sick leave. I made an appt with my family doc, and HE extended my fired pdoc's medical leave to allow me time to adjust to the new meds and get (mentally) healthy to go back to work....he extended it to April 20th, long enough for my 6 week check-up with new doc and to go back to him so he can assess whether i can go back FT or with restrictions.

Called the practice manager this AM, and she said she wasn't sure if they would accept my fam doc's extension, they have never had this happen before. She was going to have one of our Union reps call me back to discuss it further.

Union rep calls back and says that since the original doc who put me on med leave didn't extend it, they aren't accepting it, and I'm expected to report to work March 17th.

I have practically memorized my Union contract, and can't find ANYTHING in there that says they can do this to me. I'm facing losing my job on top of dealing with trying to adjust to my new meds.

Can they do this to me???????



Jenn