That pesky Medical Statement

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The Divi in Bonaire does not ask any questions. It simply has you initial a bunch of statements (which implies you read and agree with the statements).
 
The Divi in Bonaire does not ask any questions. It simply has you initial a bunch of statements (which implies you read and agree with the statements).
Buddy Dive as well.
 
Which is normal practice. Everywhere I go outside of the uk asks me to fill out one of these forms. We ask club members to fill one out each year. If a proper medical from a proper dive doctor is offered then that does. In the UK your normal doctor/general practitioner is not considered qualified.

Well that seems to be the difference. For North American divers heading for southern diving destinations, it is not the normal practice. Except for MEX, it seems to be quite uncommon. And often a surprise upon arrival.
 
I received a response from Sandals/Beaches in regards to the medical release question as below. I suggest printing it and taking it with if you are worried they are going to require a doctor's release, even with all "no's" on your medical form. If you want the specifics on the Sandals/Beaches Elite Diver Program, please email me at scubaone@scubaone.com and I can send it with an attachment from Sandals, that I don't know how to add here. I ran into Mr. Clarke, the watersports director for Sandals/Beaches, walking the floor at the DEMA Show last November and forgot to ask how the Elite Program was working for them.

Good morning,


Thank you for pointing this out to us, you will need a Doctor’s note only if there is a “YES” printed on the questionnaire.
If you need additional assistance please feel free to reach out to us.



Regards,



Marshalyn Kerr
Executive Administrative Assistant
Office of Michael Clarke
Director of Watersports
Sandals Resorts International
1231-1232 Providence Dr.
Ironshore Industrial Estate
Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
 
I received a response from Sandals/Beaches in regards to the medical release question as below. I suggest printing it and taking it with if you are worried they are going to require a doctor's release, even with all "no's" on your medical form. If you want the specifics on the Sandals/Beaches Elite Diver Program, please email me at scubaone@scubaone.com and I can send it with an attachment from Sandals, that I don't know how to add here. I ran into Mr. Clarke, the watersports director for Sandals/Beaches, walking the floor at the DEMA Show last November and forgot to ask how the Elite Program was working for them.

Good morning,


Thank you for pointing this out to us, you will need a Doctor’s note only if there is a “YES” printed on the questionnaire.
If you need additional assistance please feel free to reach out to us.



Regards,



Marshalyn Kerr
Executive Administrative Assistant
Office of Michael Clarke
Director of Watersports
Sandals Resorts International
1231-1232 Providence Dr.
Ironshore Industrial Estate
Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica

Thank you for following up with them! The statement on the website seemed a little weird as that wasn't my experience when I stayed at a Sandals a year or so ago.
 
I have a question regarding Meds, that i hope some of you is able to reply to.

I have a son that like to try out scubadiving, he is on prescription meds against ADD (attention performance drug), is those kind of drugs usually ok for scubadiving ?

Offcource we are going to ask his doctor before i let him take the OW class or Tryout Scuba-class, but is there any reason to not get him exited and talk scuba with him and then he get dissapointed when the doc says no?
 
I have a question regarding Meds, that i hope some of you is able to reply to.

I have a son that like to try out scubadiving, he is on prescription meds against ADD (attention performance drug), is those kind of drugs usually ok for scubadiving ?

Offcource we are going to ask his doctor before i let him take the OW class or Tryout Scuba-class, but is there any reason to not get him exited and talk scuba with him and then he get dissapointed when the doc says no?
@Duke Dive Medicine is probably the best resource here, else the good folks at DAN can probably put you in touch with the right people
 
I have a question regarding Meds, that i hope some of you is able to reply to.

I have a son that like to try out scubadiving, he is on prescription meds against ADD (attention performance drug), is those kind of drugs usually ok for scubadiving ?

Offcource we are going to ask his doctor before i let him take the OW class or Tryout Scuba-class, but is there any reason to not get him exited and talk scuba with him and then he get dissapointed when the doc says no?

I had a student with what appears to be a similar situation a while back and DAN said no AFAIR. Don't take my word for it, check with a specialist physician and contact DAN with the full medical information.
 
I have a question regarding Meds, that i hope some of you is able to reply to.

I have a son that like to try out scubadiving, he is on prescription meds against ADD (attention performance drug), is those kind of drugs usually ok for scubadiving ?
There are different medications used to treat ADD. Over the years I have had a number of students approved who were taking such medications. Of course, you will need the individual clearance from his doctor.
 
There are different medications used to treat ADD. Over the years I have had a number of students approved who were taking such medications. Of course, you will need the individual clearance from his doctor.


Good, this was the answer i hoped for. :)
 
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