Soooooo, what sort of things do you have to disclose and what sorts of things can i keep to myself?? for example if i had hernia hernia surgery 5 years ago, do i have to tell them?? If i take take high BP meds?? If I had a shoulder replacement, that's completely healed?? Will a company or DOT doc have access to all of my medical records?? Asking for a friend ;]
Medical disclosure
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Vision, May 28, 2022.
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At the time i took my DOT test I wasnt on BP meds but now a month later I am... The Doc asked if i had any hernias within the last 5 years, (its actually been 6 years) but that was it... Did not ask about surgery in general... If that is something i should tell a prospective company then i will, especially if they will have access to records and will find out anyway
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they don't need to know everything.
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at the time you took the test, you wasn’t in BP meds, so you answered honestly at that time.
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Don’t say nuffin they don’t need to know.
I made the mistake of disclosing to ODFL that I visited a chiropractor regularly.
Next thing I know, I’m driving a 300 mile round trip to go lift 50 lbs on to a shelf at some occupational outfit.ctekrat, Northern Nomad, pete781693 and 2 others Thank this. -
Hernias are common and past surgeries won't disqualify you.
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Had mine yesterday and one question was have I ever broken any bones.
I answered many.
Doctor asked which ones and how long ago and just moved on.
Asked about surgery and told him nothing major and he just kept going w examination.
I just generalize and am more specific if asked by the doctor.kemosabi49 and Vision Thank this.
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