Can military doctors/MEPS see my civilian prescription history?

2020-06-06T14:45:21-04:00

Just curious how that works. If you go and see a civilian doctor, they generally can access your prescription history. Can military/flight doctors or MEPS also access your prescription history?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2020 2:45 PM

2020-06-06T14:45:56-04:00

What are you trying to hide?

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Jun 6 at 2020 3:13 PM

2020-06-06T15:13:04-04:00

They really only have access to care done in DOD facilities and not the private however asking questions like this bring what are you trying to hide?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2020 3:27 PM

2020-06-06T15:27:12-04:00

It should not matter. When asked questions or filling out forms dealing with your medical/prescription history, be completely honest.

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Jun 6 at 2020 3:36 PM

2020-06-06T15:36:25-04:00

Just tell the truth. No one wants a pilot that lies, that ends up killing people.

Response by SGT Michael Van Geertruy made Jun 6 at 2020 4:28 PM

2020-06-06T16:28:00-04:00

Ahh, but there's the rub. When there is a national security interest, you may be compelled to sign a waiver allowing the DoD to contact your civilian doctor for information. Whether they will require you to do this is the question I would ask. Many young folks entering the MI community are surprised that this is a requirement for most high-level security clearances and includes all mental health professionals you may have worked with.

As everyone else has asked here though, what is it you're trying to hide? There are good reasons why these standards exist and it is in your best interest to answer the medical questions honestly and completely. Not doing so could result is the death of fellow servicemen. This is really an ethical question for you. If your brother/sister/mother/father were killed because johnny-showoff decided to lie on his medical forms and couldn't stay conscious during a high-g maneuver, would you be ok with it? Most folks wouldn't, so don't be Johnny Showoff. Seriously, Jodi's still going to get your girl either way.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2020 5:17 PM

2020-06-06T17:17:53-04:00

Short answer is no. Real answer is YOU are required to disclose all things medical (physical, mental, surgeries, prescribed medications as well as over-the-counter medications). Failure to disclose will/can lead to a discharge once it's found out. This is your first chance to exercise intergrity, don't blow it, you won't be able to bounce back (in the military) if you fail this simple core value.....
Good luck to you....

Response by SSG Brian G. made Jun 6 at 2020 11:02 PM

2020-06-06T23:02:30-04:00

Yes. As part of your MEPS/Pre-Meps paperwork you signed a document that allows them to request all your medical documents, even from providers you do not list.

This means that unless the Doctor was lazy, lax or incompetent they listed in their notes on your chart what they prescribed to you, in what dosage, the date and why they prescribed it... It covers them in the case of mal practice.

Response by SGT Michael Van Geertruy made Jun 7 at 2020 3:08 AM

2020-06-07T03:08:47-04:00

Previously you stated you "got a precautionary inhaler once to combat dust at a musical festival after having a rough time with the dust the year before". Dude, STOP BULLSHITTING.

You got stoned and had a bad reaction. I imagine you've been dodging piss-tests for months and have been carefully crafting that bullshit story. Seriously, not everyone in the military is as stupid as you think. If you need to take time to clean up, postpone your appointment due to family issues like the rest of the stoners did who needed "some time to grieve".

Don't apply to any position where blood is the currency you will use to satisfy your ego. You're a stoner, be a cook. Munchies are awesome.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 7 at 2020 5:33 AM

2020-06-07T05:33:26-04:00

Don’t try to hide anything. The reason there is a MEPS is to work through and weed out issues that would affect deployability. The military is not the place to cover up potential health issues, the negative affect can lead to the lives of others.

Response by SGT Robert Wager made Jun 7 at 2020 10:19 AM

2020-06-07T10:19:26-04:00

Be honest. If you are willing to hide something to get in the Army what are you willing to hide while you are in?

Integrity is currency in the military. Don’t enter the service morally bankrupt.