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Message:: [QUOTE="422Phil, post: 3029607, member: 45276"]I agree with many of the comments above with regard to the confidentiality/privacy of our med recs. But as pilots i think we have to relinquish some of those rights in exchange for the privileges of a Med Cert to operate our aircraft. All that said, if I was someone that suffered a heart condition and I was inclined to play hide the ball with the AME, then I’m putting everyone at risk and myself. I really don’t have a problem with my AME having open access to my medical records. In fact, I view it as a safety feature. I want my AME to make an informed decision and if necessary protect me from myself if I’m too stubborn to admit I’m not fit to fly. For me what it comes down to is the reaction by the FAA. The procedure should have been for the  FAA to require me to meet with a Cardiologist and the cardio to review my records, order any tests the cardio deems necessary and then make a recommendation. What was frustrating is that the subject matter expert (ie, the cardiologist) was told by the FAA which tests he had to order and via the SI the FAA continues to require tests that are not medically necessary.[/QUOTE]

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