Bad back
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From: Australia
Bad back
A question to any one in australia with any info on back problems and how will it be viewed by the airlines. It dosn't affect the my flying duties and is not likely to get any worse as long as i don't do any heavy lifting. 
Try also http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...threadid=85877 Thanks H
Try also http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...threadid=85877 Thanks H
Last edited by Hawk; 2nd August 2003 at 00:35.
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From: Australia
Thanks for link. I dont have anythig that bad requiring surgery, I would just like to know if the airlines (in aus) are likley to reject me on medical basis?
BTW am I required to tell them about it?
BTW am I required to tell them about it?
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Australia
It depends a bit on the employer. If they ask about it on a pre-employment medical questionnaire or examination, you shouldn't try to conceal it. There are usually disclosure clauses, which you sign, which may provide for disciplinary action or dismissal if you have been found to have made a false statement. If the condition doesn't affect your ability to do your job, and your job doesn't have an adverse affect on your condition, it shouldn't be a problem. A supportive report from a specialist wouldn't hurt.
Cheers,
ausdoc
Cheers,
ausdoc
