New FMCSA advisory to medical examiners on sleep apnea.

Could be a can o worms ,
if if they are Capatalist doctors and your overweight ,
get ready to cough up the dough for a screening.

 

Or get another opinion.

 

Not sure if the DOT allows second opinions when it comes to what an examiner says.

 

Good point

 

If 1 Dr says no & another says yes, who's right & who's wrong?

 

Word of advice....
If the doctor/nurse wants to measure your neck, flatly refuse. You can do this, otherwise if your neck is over 17 inches it can trigger an automatic sleep study. In my case I used my heritage/faith as a factor as I am Jewish. Told the nurse; "Jews,measuring and doctors have a bad history." (Bing Nazi race science). She apologized then told me the facts about the measuring, which is that anyone can refuse and if someone lets a medical professional do so, it can be grounds for a sleep study alone as well as a part of your permanent record.

 

The one who says yes and certifies you is right