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Old 10th May 2015, 12:05
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Mimpe
 
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I'm a Dame, PPL and Gp. As the posts indicate, this is a fascinating developement , especially if CASA manages to get itself designated as an organisation able to access the electronic medical record. The variance or doubts generated by regulatory clinicians viewing a personal medical when not involved in a direct supply of medical care will pose big problems for all . The Australian aviation system works quite safely now with sensible self disclosure and local DAMES who know their clients. Unless there are sanctions for opting out of the electronic record, it seems reasonable for commercial pilots to opt out of the proposed system of until its very very clear how the record will be used.As part of this however, pilots should choose carefully the type and quality of medical care they receive. Pilots and their clinicians need sophisticated understanding combining good medical decisions as well as their statutory obligations.
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