Easy, if you haven't seen the Doc in 4 years then you haven't got it, OK?
A Doc is only a general practioner. This means they follow a system and usually only diagnose what you knew already. You need to see a doc to get a prescription or a referral to a specialist.
For instance I knew I was deaf, the audiologist knew I was deaf. I then had to go to my GP who agreed I was deaf. I then went back to the audiologist but had to see a specialist before I got my hearing aids. Complete jobsworth nonsense. I now see the audiologist every 6 months of so, he is far more specialist than the docs.
They do seem to be a bit useless sometimes. I went to see a new GP about 18-24 months ago in order to discuss my asthma. I explained how I though I didn't need any more asthma pumps and probably never needed one. He sort of agreed but gave me a new pump (without me wanting one) without re-testing me or doing any sort of investigation. It made me a little angry as I realised at the time that it could've ended my hopes of joining the forces. How would the forces perceive this? Would they simply test me themselves? Would the fact that I have only ever been tested once probably about 15 years ago and not since be proof enough that I don't have the condition anymore?
For anyone wondering if this poster will ever get off his backside and apply to the forces I will be doing so shortly! I'd just like to have an idea of my chances of getting past the medical hurdle!