Should I Inform companies of Med Condition

[mycrofft]

Way to go OP!

Maybe you got a good company there too!

 

[firetender]

I can't see well enough to drive at night...
Should I disclose THAT?

How could there be any doubt? That would be a very important thing for your employer to know. I would find it hard to choose to have you work an evening or night shift ever because you could not adequately back up your partner in a pinch.

 

[Tigger]

OK Here's another situation - I can't see well enough to drive at night. I don't have a specific restriction on my license but I just don't drive at night. I've been to several eye doctors who tell me it's because the vision in my right and left eye are so different (though it's reasonably corrected by contacts) and my right eye is "flat" and essentially there isn't much they can do. I can't read street signs well at night and I get lost easily because of it - even in familiar places.

I recently got my PHRN and am contemplating getting a job with an ambulance company in my area. I realize that as a PHRN/critical care RN with an ambulance company I would mainly be hired to do transfers, etc and not a whole lot of 911 calls. Additionally, it would probably be me who would be running the calls as I would likely be paired with an EMT-Basic who would be driving, etc. But I'm worried at how well I'll be able to help out if I can't freaking see the street signs!

Should I disclose THAT?

You probably could not be held for breach of contract given that this is not a diagnosed condition. That said, just be honest. It is a definite safety risk, and just because you attend every call doesn't mean your partner wouldn't appreciate you swapping for him on a long return trip. Attending keeps me awake at night, driving does not.

 

[mycrofft]

Can't see to drive at night?

You need to tell the DMV!!! If your doctor does, (s)he is obligated to also.