Originally Posted by
FlyingKat
When I made the request for my medical file, it contained every medical and all the supporting documentation I supplied to the FAA when I reapplied for my medical after surgery. Once you sign the waivers allowing them access to your records, they can get anything available. You waive your right to privacy when you sign the form allowing them access to the records. However I don't think RP has you sign anything in regard to medical stuff, just flying background.
YOU can obtain from the fed almost any records about YOU.
Other people cannot generally obtain medical info about you from the fed unless it is for healthcare purposes. I don't believe the fed would provide your medical info to an employer even with a waiver signed by you. They would just tell you to hand over the copies yourself.
Also few airlines are interested in delving deeply into your medical history these days...too much risk of getting sued for discrimination, versus the dubious benefit of second-guessing FAA aero-medical.