medical examination

[roll_on]

can anyone tell me if when going for your medical,can the doctor or whoever it is doing it have access to your civi doctor file?

[Space Cadet]

yes, but he has to request it. You can deny him access, but then you obviously cant join the military..

[roll_on]

do they always request it?

[I love beasting]

No, not unless there are any quarms. Usually if they have to question anything, they will just write to the doc.

[AngryBillyBob]

Right, so if my bro got lazer eye surgery and they didnt check up on it, they will never know?

[I love beasting]

If your bro decides not to mention it in the medical or on any forms then no they won't have any reason to check any records. If it is really isn't an issue and he feels it won't have any affect on his performance or EVER put his fellow soldiers at risk then why make a mountain out of a mole hill.

No one gets anywhere in life with out being shifty now and then.

[GARRYOWEN]

You have to give your consent before anybody else can see you medical documents.

[andy_s]

And if they find out before your prmc then it ain't gonna look to good with your recruiment officer, mine's a mean looking mo fo.

[42]

some forms of laser surgery are accepted now.which one did he have? if the doc suspects anything he will delay the selection process until he has your civi docs(you have to agree to this) but as long as you pass the sight test there should be no dramas. if your caught lying you will be kicked out without doubt.if your brother had surgery over a year ago there shouldnt be any change now so he should be ok. i have worked with guys as blind as bats (excuse me if i exagerate a little) who still get in. the info i put here is fact i know a man who has access to the selection proceedure

[HardRock]

hey,
heres summin the good man BERTAVC emailed me:

Thought u might want to know, I received a letter from the medical officer Navy regarding applicants that have had laser eye surgery, it read:
Laser eye surgery is acceptable, provided the following criteria are met,
A. Pre op prescription must not exceed +6 to -6
B. Your sight after op must meet the standard for the branch\Royal marines
C.12 months have elapsed since the procedure
D. There has been no side-effects
E. Specialist visual functioning testing 12 months post surgery is satifactory
12 months is a long wait but if u really want that green lid it's worth it!,
hope this helps.

Just so you know..

The best,
Rock