EK: When Watchdogs Become Bloodhounds (BMI and the EK annual Medical)
I had my annual GCAA medical at the EK clinic last week and was shocked by the attitude of the new EK doctor conducting the medical.
I was warned my BMI of 28 was approaching an unacceptable level, EK's limit is 30 and the GCA limit is 35.
I asked what my BMI was for last year was and was told that it was also 28!
I exercise, I eat the right foods, I don't smoke but I also work long and exhausting hours crossing multiple time zones.
On the long hours issue the doctor stated that she sympathised as she had once worked long hours as an intern. Is that what we are now interns!
I was also offered a blood test and other extensive tests. I asked if the results would be shared with the company if they came back with any concerns. The answer was yes, I declined her offer.
A watchdog is a smart animal, a bloodhound runs around in a group until one of them picks up what they think is a scent and then the whole pack takes off barking chasing some pie in the sky number.
BMI= a Pie in The Sky number.
Last edited by ekairbus; 15th Feb 2011 at 14:59.