Originally Posted by
ancman
“Such pilot may be required to state the nature of their sickness in general terms to their Chief Pilot.” (14.F.4) and “Doctor's certificate” means written verification from a doctor with whom a pilot has a bona fide patient relationship, indicating in general terms the nature of the pilot's sickness.” (14.A.2).
While I agree with you that the company has no business knowing why we’ve called out sick, the PWA wasn’t written that way. The “nature of the sickness” garbage should absolutely have no place in our contract. It isn’t legal in some states either — not that the company has any interest in complying with state law.
An MD writing "patient was sick" fulfills the general nature of sickness. Yes I've tested it and there is no pushback from CPO
Also tested the " bona fied" relationship. Often the MD providing the note is not my PCM as that person is a PA.
I agree the language in the PWA is archaic, in our modern healthcare system often the health care provider we have a "bona fide" relationship with is not a medical doctor but rather a PA or NP.