TROOP 48 BSA

MEDICAL EXAM GUIDELINES, February 26, 2008

For summer camp and for other high adventure Scouting activities, a medical exam or physical is required for Scouts and adults. A doctor or healthcare professional qualified to give the physicals must examine you and fill out their part of the form.

For Camp Davy Crockett, all Scouts and adult leaders attending must complete the Class 1 and 2 medical form, except adult leaders age 40 and above must complete the Class 3 form each year.

For Philmont and Cumberland Island, all Scouts and adult leaders attending must complete the Class 3 form.

Troop 48 requires that you always have a current medical form on file with us in the Scout Office. A copy of the form should be kept by the family or individual. Parents/individuals need to complete the Class 1 form for each Scout or adult leader annually. A doctor must fill out the Class 2 form at least every 3 years. For example, for summer camp in June 2008, the form must have been signed by a doctor or equivalent no earlier than June 21, 2005.

We suggest that any time you have occasion to see your family doctor, that you think about your camp physical and take a BSA medical form with you to save another appointment and additional cost.

The troop keeps these medical forms on file and makes key information from the forms available to adult leaders in charge of camping trips where this information may be needed in case of a medical emergency. Important data includes medical insurance policy numbers and emergency contact phone numbers. Other important details would include listing significant allergies, physical activity limitations, and medications to be taken at camp. Individual privacy will be protected.

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