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New DOT physical for new meds?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Ret702, Oct 10, 2021.

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  1. Oct 10, 2021 #1
    Ret702

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    So let's say hypothetically in the future I see a doc and he says I need some form of meds, and I tell my company that, what are the next steps? Don't I need to report all medication to my company, or do I wait till my next physical date to inform the physician.
     
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  3. Oct 10, 2021 #2
    Wasted Thyme

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    You ask your company. What their policy is for it.
     
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  4. Oct 10, 2021 #3
    Big Road Skateboard

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    "Don't ask, don't tell" has been around since the mid 90's
     
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  5. Oct 10, 2021 #4
    Ret702

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    Haha, thank you, needed a good laugh
     
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  7. Oct 10, 2021 #5
    Big Road Skateboard

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    I wasn't joking. I'm not gonna lie, but I'm not giving extra information when not required.
     
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  8. Oct 10, 2021 #6
    Chinatown

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    You don't have to tell the trucking company anything. That's between you and the DOT doctor.
    The pencil pushers in the office have no need to know and if you tell them anyway, they'll gossip behind your back and may even use that medical knowledge against you in the future.
     
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  9. Oct 10, 2021 #7
    blairandgretchen

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    Agreed on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell”
     
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  10. Oct 11, 2021 #8
    Ret702

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    Thank you, but I will definitely need to tell my physician when I go in for my next physical right? And then what?
     
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  11. Oct 11, 2021 #9
    REO6205

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    Tell them you passed. Or, tell them you failed. You're not required to tell them what kind of meds you're taking.
     
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  12. Oct 11, 2021 #10
    Chinatown

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    Post #9 is the answer.
     
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