Re: [Philmont]: medical form question

Absolutely correct Dr. Bob. The time to make sure all the medicals are in is about a month before departure. That way, WHEN you see some that are wrong, they can still get into their docs and get it fixed.

BTW, my doc charges $20(!) per med form. Nice gig if you can get it. But fortunately, I usually barter something in exchange.... Blank copies of the Class III or a Philmont form usually works since my doc has a few scouters as clients.

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> Although I cannot vouch for its accuracy, the standard statement made 
> about incorrect/incomplete physicals through most of the 90's is that 
> they (Philmont med staff) would send you into town to get a new exam, at 
> a cool $300.  (Be a heck of a summertime retirement gig for any G.P. on 
> the List who doesn't mind living in a tent for 9 weeks!)
> 
> FWIW, one of my standard pre-trek taskings is to review every form in 
> detail, whether for a single Crew or an entire contingent, making sure 
> every signature is present, photocopies of insurance cards (front and 
> back) are attached, all info is filled in, prescription med forms are 
> filled out and attached, etc.  Tedious but critical.
> 
> Obviously, you can't do this if you have people handing you forms as 
> you're assembling at the airport.  That is exactly how you end up with 
> unexpected problems at the med checks.  Or scratch that and make it 
> "expected" problems.
> 
> Fair warning....
> 
> - Dr. Bob
> 
> 
> Troop 6 Scoutmaster wrote:
> > "Jambo form was due Feb. 1"  - Thats interesting, our council handed out 
> > the blanks the the Jambo SMs tonight with a return date of 5/15.
> >  
> > "Docs don't charge extra to fill out a form" - Some around here do, 5 
> > bucks per.
> >  
> > At the end of the day Jambo wants their form, Philmont want's their form 
> > ... if you are lucky, your local council will accept either for summer 
> > camp. 
> >  
> > Consider the worst and best possible outcomes  if you arrive at 
> > Philmont with the wrong paperwork ... best: they take the form after 
> > some delay once they decide it has everything they care about on it ... 
> > worst: they decide you don't get on the trail. 
> >  
> > Don't know if its ever happened, don't think I'd take the risk.
> >  
> > Jim
> > SM T6 - www.troop6bsa.org <http://www.troop6bsa.org>
> > Philmont '74, '04, '06  Jambo 2K5
> > 
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