Originally Posted by
FL370esq
I'm with you, Denny. Get diagnosed with DVT (not uncommon in our profession) which doesn't require a hospital admission nor is it a broken major bone so you miss out on the exceptions but it does pull your FAA Class I for 2-3 months so now you are into seeing an MD (not merely a QHCP) for verification of a sinus infection. Seems pretty stupid in light of having to jump through hoops with the FAA (and then get past Dr. Faulkner) for approval to come off sick leave and regain your Class I.
Yes- we need to be able to once again provide a doctor’s note for the big items BEFORE we hit 100 hrs sick, so we can call in sick for the colds and sinus stuff without the need for a note...