Question about dot physical

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  1. Tarabridge5482

    Tarabridge5482 Light Load Member

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    Do they check your medical and/or prescription records when you do a dot physical?
     
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  3. Banker

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    Supposedly the Dr. doesn’t look to see what meds you are currently on. They ask you what meds you take on the questionnaire. If you are involved in a serious accident and you medication records were subpoenaed it would be found out then.
     
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  4. Tarabridge5482

    Tarabridge5482 Light Load Member

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    what about medical records.
     
  5. Banker

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    That I am not certain on, but they do ask you to self report on the questionnaire. I report everything on my medical record because they could be subpoenaed in worst case scenario.
     
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  6. JB7

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    Depends on what you self report. I had a clot in Dec and listed it for the DOT physical. That required several more signatures from specialists and some recent records. On any forms they do not ask for medical records or access to them. At least Concentra did not ask.
     
  7. Tall Mike

    Tall Mike Road Train Member

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    Not that I've ever seen.

    I don't volunteer anything either "no issues I feel great" is my standard answer.
     
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  8. Tarabridge5482

    Tarabridge5482 Light Load Member

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    Where do you get your physicals? Also will trucking companies ask for a release for your medical records / prescriptions?
     
  9. Tall Mike

    Tall Mike Road Train Member

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    Ive never been asked for anything other than a DOT long form. Based on my personal experience a company will send you to a doctor that is approved to do DOT physicals. Thats if you need a physical as a new hire or if your physical is about to run out.
     
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  10. Concorde

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    No
     
  11. Tarabridge5482

    Tarabridge5482 Light Load Member

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    What about trucking companies?
     
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