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Skittl1321
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Got my email response already This op only requires them from divers taking a class. Not certified divers on regular dive trips.
---------- Post added August 26th, 2014 at 05:04 PM ----------
My family doctor spent some time reading all the relative risk forms, and then asked me a few questions about my ears (my "yes" is due to neck surgery, so that was random) and had no problem signing it. The form has a lot of information on it about what the risk factors are, so I assume it gives doctors some information to make an informed decision. I figure they approach it like any sports physical.
---------- Post added August 26th, 2014 at 05:05 PM ----------
Because that would be lying?
There is no way I can truthfully answer no to the questions I have yeses on. They aren't subjective questions. It's pretty black and white.
---------- Post added August 26th, 2014 at 05:04 PM ----------
I afraid not correct answer "No" may cause to insurance issue later.
I remember that one of questions were "If you are over 45". Now I am... Thinking if I need to take with me any document from doctor and how to receive it. At least my family doctor have no clue about diving.
My family doctor spent some time reading all the relative risk forms, and then asked me a few questions about my ears (my "yes" is due to neck surgery, so that was random) and had no problem signing it. The form has a lot of information on it about what the risk factors are, so I assume it gives doctors some information to make an informed decision. I figure they approach it like any sports physical.
---------- Post added August 26th, 2014 at 05:05 PM ----------
Why answer "yes" to any possible contraindication to diving if your own doctor at home has satisfied you that you are fine to dive? The purpose of the form is to protect the dive op from YOU.
I think you will find that many (most or all) ops in Coz require a medical form. If you know you are OK to dive, why not just answer "NO" and avoid any possible problems.
Because that would be lying?
There is no way I can truthfully answer no to the questions I have yeses on. They aren't subjective questions. It's pretty black and white.