Originally Posted by
LOMCEVAK
Most aircrew fear the power that doctors hold over our flying careers and I have had temporary medical restrictions and groundings which have been amongst the most stressful and emotional experiences of my life. There never appeared to be any real consideration of the mental health impact of such actions, no offers of counselling. I am sure that there will be some cynics who may not understand that there are two sides to this coin but please accept what I have said as being an issue that does need to be considered.
One of the truest and most profound statements ever written on PPRuNe. I've known several colleagues to who it applies word for word, as well as myself on occasions. Aviation medics can be colossally insensitive.