Winch-Control,
And another thing, did you know... medical in confidence applies to all. If you consult a civvy Doc, they, if you instruct them so, cant tell your mil one; if you tell your mil doc something, and they tell anyone else, including your boss; if you tell them not to, they are liable to be struck off as a GP. Rant over..'Passionate on the rubbish med care in the RAF.
May I refer you to QR 1474 for the Royal Air Force:
The MO of a station is to be in medical charge of the unit or units located at the station and
is the responsible advisor to the CO of the station
on the physical and
mental health of officers and airmen, the prevention of sickness, the maintenance of health and the comfort and well-being of all personnel.
He is to bring to the notice of the CO any officer or airman engaged on flying duties whose physical or
mental efficiency is deteriorating through fatigue or
other causes.
Seems pretty clear cut here, no mention of delegating psychological assessment to laymen.
Equally, as far as aircrew are concerned, you can kiss medical confidenciality goodbye.