Can anyone shed any light on the emerging requirement for Flt Cdrs to interview and sign a declaration that those under their command are mentally fit to deploy, and to re-interview their staff on return and offer comment on their return from OOA.
Where do non phsycologist qualified personnel stand legally if someone goes off on one either in theatre or once back in the UK. If I am to be be medicaly qualified by default of my position, can I also sign myself off for a couple of months with a bad back. Shouldnt this be the concern of the medical branch or is it an abrogation of their medical duty of care.
I interview as amtter of course to chat things through with my staff if they wish, both prior to deployment and upon return; but I wont sign a damn thing.
