The philosophy and limitations of FAA aeromedical standards, policies and procedures.

OAM report.PDFTech ReportFAA-AM-71-25DOT/FAA/AM-71/25Aviation medicinePhilosophyStandardsMedical personnelPhysiciansCertificationEducationTrainingSpecialized trainingMedical examinations and testsAir pilotsFlight crewsAir traffic controllersLicensesPolicyProceduresAviation safetyTestingAcceptance testsAppealsComplianceLaws and legislationFederal lawsRegulationsMilitary aviationPhysically handicapped personsAviation lawAircraftGogglesReliability (Statistics)Medical recordsPatientsState of the artUnited StatesCivil Aerospace Medical InstituteNorwood, Gordon K.United States. Office of Aviation MedicineNTL-AVIATION-Air Traffic ControlNTL-AVIATION-Aviation Laws and RegulationsNTL-AVIATION-Aviation Safety/AirworthinessNTL-AVIATION-Aviation Human FactorsNTL-AVIATION-Aviation Planning and PolicyNTL-LAWS AND REGULATIONS-Federal LawsNTL-LAWS AND REGULATIONS-Aviation Laws and RegulationsNTL-LAWS AND REGULATIONS-Federal Standards and RulesNTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-Aviation Planning and PolicyNTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-EducationNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Aviation Safety/AirworthinessNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Human FactorsUS Transportation CollectionDesignated Aviation Medical Examiners need available basic information concerning the FAA medical certification system, the philosophy which underlies standards, policy and procedures, and certain limitations of the system. It is through such information that errors adverse to safety can be forestalled and differences in opinions between equally dedicated and knowledgeable physicians can be best averted.Regulatory medicine must have orientation different from that in the private practice of medicine. Insofar as these necessary differences and limitations are recognized, the FAA mission of safety and promotion of aviation should be enhanced by a more effective and equitable system of medical certification