What is a Medical In-Confidence Letter (MICL) and how do I receive one?
The Medical In-Confidence Letter (MICL) is available for hPH recipients either by requesting a copy from the department of Health and Ageing (1800 802306) or contacting your support group coordinator. The MICL is just to assist you if you want to advise a medical practitioner of your low risk status. It is personalised and gives details of treatment and contact numbers for health workers so more information can be obtained. The use of a MICL should not be necessary for general surgery or routine dental procedures- only operations involving high infectivity sites. High infectivity sites for low risks patients are the brain, pituitary gland, spinal cord, eye (retina and optic nerve). In dentistry they include maxillofacial surgery or endodontic procedures (root canal therapy). There is no obligation to carry or provide this letter. If you have a MICL but are unsure if it is current contact the department of Health and Ageing 1800 802306.
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