Dear Golden Oak Medicine Family,

I hope this email finds you well. I'm writing to share important information about our upcoming holiday schedule and a brief period of medical leave.

Medical Leave Information 

I, Dr. G, will be on medical leave from November 21st through December 10th, 2024. During this time, Dr. Marshall will be providing excellent coverage for our practice. While she and I share comprehensive patient records, she may not be familiar with the context of our ongoing personal conversations and detailed symptom discussions.

To ensure the most effective care during my absence:

• Please save non-urgent updates about ongoing symptoms or daily health journals for my return
• Dr. Marshall is fully prepared to handle:
  • Medication refills
  • Acute medical concerns
  • Management of chronic conditions
• For continuity of care, please hold detailed follow-up discussions about previous conversations until my return
• This will help Dr. Marshall focus on immediate medical needs requiring attention

Holiday Office Closures 

Thanksgiving Holiday

• Closed: Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th, 2024
• Phone support will be available during this period
• Please submit any refill requests before November 27th

Christmas Holiday

• Closed: Monday, December 23rd - Thursday, December 26th, 2024

Important Reminders

• For medical emergencies, always call 911
• Please plan ahead for medication refills before holiday closures
• If you have an acute need please call us, text messages are not considered urgent and may not be answered until the next business day. 

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to provide continuous care while allowing our staff to enjoy time with their families during the holidays.

Wishing you and your loved ones a healthy and joyful holiday season.

Warmest regards, Dr. G 

Golden Oak Medicine

Golnosh Sharafsaleh, MD