That pesky Medical Statement

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I get a physical every year. If my doctor has no concerns why should I have to prove that to anyone else?
The question on the form should ask if the diver has any condition that is not under control.

But that is not how the questions are asked that you may need to answer.

 

[PygmySeahorse]

I don't mean ro be rude but if you guys have to go to the doctor to get your meds, why not get a note saying you're good to dive at the same time?

 

[BertStevens]

I'm not risking a $1000 dive vacation hoping my Dr's note will be ok with the dive shop.

 

[Buliwyf]

Bingo. I'd just check "no". But I already do, no healt issues yet.

 

[Lorenzoid]

I'm not risking a $1000 dive vacation hoping my Dr's note will be ok with the dive shop.

If you know in advance that the dive shop requires a medical waiver, as many do, then why not send them a copy ahead of time and find out?

 

[pepperbelly]

I don't mean ro be rude but if you guys have to go to the doctor to get your meds, why not get a note saying you're good to dive at the same time?

Do you get a physical and a note from your doctor that you have no medical issues and are goid to dive?
Should every diver have to bring a doctor's release?
My condition is managed. Like I mentioned earlier- if they take my word that I have a condition they should take my word that it's controlled.

One last thing- I doubt any doctor will give a release good for a year- from one physical exam to the next. Should I have to get a note everytime I go diving?

 

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If you know in advance that the dive shop requires a medical waiver, as many do, then why not send them a copy ahead of time and find out?

I have to wonder if it might be easier to find another dive op or destination.

 

[Colliam7]

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In another thread, in the Accidents and Incidents forum, a number of posts were focused on general questions, concerns and issues involving the Medical Statement, that divers doing training, as well as some divers going out with various operators, must complete. To allow for more thorough discussion of that particular topic, this thread has been created, and the posts focused on the Medical Statement moved here.
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[Lorenzoid]

Like I mentioned earlier- if they take my word that I have a condition they should take my word that it's controlled.

Maybe the belief is that most people know whether they have been diagnosed with a condition--it's a yes or no thing--but that many people don't know what it means for a condition to be "under control." It doesn't necessarily mean you are taking prescribed medications or are otherwise under a doctor's care. A diver could interpret whether his condition is "under control" as whether he believes his condition is under control. Sure, they could ask "Does your doctor believe this condition is under control?" but that's taking the inquiry to another level--at that point, they might as well ask for a note from your doctor.

 

[tursiops]

People seem to forget what that medical questionaire is for: its purpose to show you have no known medical issues, or to show that you need a doctor's signature on page 2 saying you are good to dive. There is no reason to disclose your medical conditions to some random diver operator, or to lie. If the answers are all No - really! - then just answer No and go dive. If you have a Yes answer, then just hand over your page 2 doctor's signature. It is good for 12 months. Dive operators are not entitled to know your private medical issues; they are only entitled to know if you are good to dive....and that is your doctor's decision, not theirs. Do you really want some dive operator making a medical decision about your fitness to dive, based on a superficial questionaire?