MedPage Today September 21, 2023
— It’s not an issue of aviation safety but of those suffering in silence
A Washington Post article last month titled,”5,000 pilots suspected of hiding major health issues. Most are still flying,” spurred discussions in our department. While we too are like the millions of Americans who trust and depend on our exceptionally safe aerospace system, we have a slightly different perspective on this story. While the article was compelling, we, as researchers of pilot healthcare-seeking behavior, know that there is more to the story.
Aircraft pilots are required to meet certain mandated medical standards in order to maintain an active flying status. If a pilot develops a new mental health symptom or condition — and discloses it during their...
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