Which of the following are sources for medical information?

• A. Flight surgeons
• B. Aviation medical officers
• C. General medical officers
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

All of these professionals can provide medical information relevant to aircrew health and safety. A flight surgeon is a physician who specializes in aviation medicine and works directly with pilots and aircrew to assess health, interpret how medical conditions affect flight, and guide decisions about fitness for duty. An aviation medical officer oversees medical standards for aircrew, conducts examinations, and issues clearances or waivers as needed to ensure safety in flight operations. A general medical officer, while not aviation-specific, is a licensed physician who can provide medical knowledge, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of health concerns and can be a source of medical information when aviation-specific guidance isn’t required. Because each type can supply reliable medical information, all of the above are sources.