[Rsenest]

This newbie lady trucker I was talking to said she failed to mention during her DOT physical that she had 2 stents put in her heart 6 months ago. Her blood pressure is fine now and her meds consist of blood presure medication and plavix along with an aspirn a day. She is wondering if she should inform the company doctor that performed the physical or not. I told her I would get on here and see what the pros think...?

[Twilight Flyer]

Probably be a good idea. It won't hurt her if her physical and BP is fine, but the DOT requires the cardio info to be on file. Better to get it out of the way now rather than have it pop up later, which could cost her the job if they think she intentionally mislead the doc.

[Ardmore Farms Forever]

Originally Posted by Twilight Flyer

Probably be a good idea. It won't hurt her if her physical and BP is fine, but the DOT requires the cardio info to be on file. Better to get it out of the way now rather than have it pop up later, which could cost her the job if they think she intentionally mislead the doc.

Listen to "Twilight Flyer", he's "da man", when it comes to things like this........I agree 100% with his answer............she won't regret doing it.

[Sealord]

Wonder how the "Doc" missed the scar(s) on her leg where the stents were inserted. Must not have been too thorough. Ditto what Twilight Flyer said. BOL

Originally Posted by Sealord

Wonder how the "Doc" missed the scar(s) on her leg where the stents were inserted. Must not have been too thorough. Ditto what Twilight Flyer said. BOL

You don't strip naked for a DOT physical..duh

[Sealord]

Got your "duh". The company physical I had was with just "jockey shorts" on. Scars, posture, etc. had to be explained. BOL

[kc0iv]

Originally Posted by Sealord

Got your "duh". The company physical I had was with just "jockey shorts" on. Scars, posture, etc. had to be explained. BOL

I've had several and never had to disrobe. Just one more example different strokes for different folks.

kc0iv

[greg3564]

How did she "forget?" I think she probably flat out lied to the Dr. Because if she was honest about her meds the doc would have asked why she was taking them, etc. I'm guessing she tried to pull a quick one and now the guilt and fear is setting in. I'm sorry, but I worked in EMS for four years and I never transported a patient who "forgot" that they had extensive cardiac issues or "forgot" they had stents put in. I don't buy it.

[Midnight Flyer]

Originally Posted by Ardmore Farms Forever

Listen to "Twilight Flyer", he's "da man", when it comes to things like this........I agree 100% with his answer............she won't regret doing it.

Yep, Twilight Flyer is a good guy even though he's a Dallas Cowboys fan!

[fireman932003]

Originally Posted by greg3564

How did she "forget?" I think she probably flat out lied to the Dr. Because if she was honest about her meds the doc would have asked why she was taking them, etc. I'm guessing she tried to pull a quick one and now the guilt and fear is setting in. I'm sorry, but I worked in EMS for four years and I never transported a patient who "forgot" that they had extensive cardiac issues or "forgot" they had stents put in. I don't buy it.

I agree! I am a former Paramedic and I have also transported many patients that has had this done and not one of them "Forgot" to mention it.
I think if she did mention the meds the Doc was just not paying attention. Either that or she just flat out did not tell the Doc.