I was working on an article when suddenly, I got up from my chair and my right foot landed right in the stomach of a stray cat... I thought I was not bitten because I did not feel anything but when I inspected my foot and my ankle, I saw blood dripping...
I was in a hurry because it's already past 2pm when I decided to go to RITM. Soon as I hopped out of the car I approached the guard, who asked me to register at the desk. Afterwards, he gave me a form to fill up.
I proceeded to the front window ("Animal Bite"), where a lady double-checked my data. She instructed me to go to Cashier 1 (to her right) and waited until my name is called. I paid 125 - 100 for consultation fee and 25 for registration fee.
I went to the waiting area and waited until my name is called. At the consultation room, i was asked to fill up another form and was given a number. A nurse interviewed me then the doctor.
I went to the cashier where I paid 535 and then to counter 3 where I was given a big red card with number (which means I am a new patient). I waited until I was called for vaccination.
Before I went out, I was given a follow-up paper, where my next appointment is written.
Overall, it took me two hours to complete the process. There was a queue but not that long. So if you are going to RITM, I guess, it is better to go there in the afternoon as there's no long line - unlike during mornings (according to the guard I talked to).
I noticed that all personnels are accommodating and willing to give a smile. This is something new for me.
Come Day 3 (my first follow-up), I noticed that the number of patients doubled. But I do not mind because I was pretty sure that the process will be shorter - and I was right.
The guard instructed me to go to the personnel-on-duty, situated in the entrance door. He got my orange card, which by the way is given to all patients coming to RITM.
I was told on my first visit that I have to keep it because I will need it each time. It serves as a reference to my hospital data and it holds my vaccination record.
True enough, he read something in my orange card and check it on the computer. He then instructed me to go to the billing area - near counter. I gave my records there and again, waited until my number is called. This time, I was holding a blue card (for patients on follow-up). I paid a small sum (sorry I forgot, but I think it's about 200). In about 30-45 minutes my number was called. I went inside the vaccination room. I received two injections. I was instructed to go back for Day 7 vaccination.
But for some personal reasons, I was not able to go back. Sorry for my "bitin" blog but at least this account will give people an idea on how easy it is to have yourself checked at RITM and more important, how cheaper (i mean, wayyyyy cheaper) it is to get vaccination at RITM.
