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  • The UK CAA Guidance Material (GM) has been produced by incorporating text from the Part-MED Implementing Rules (IRs) and Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMCs).  Below are links to the UK CAA GM.

    Any specific or general queries regarding your aeromedical fitness should be directed to an Aeromedical Examiner (AME) or Aeromedical Centre (AeMC).  Changes to your aeromedical fitness status should be notified to, and discussed with, the doctor who conducted your last aeromedical examination or assessment.

  • Cardiology

       Aortic aneurysm  MED.B.010 (b)(3)(ii)
       Blood pressure  MED.B.010 (c)
       Cardiac valvular abnormalities  MED.B.010 (b)(3)(iii)
       Cardiomyopathy  MED.B.010 (b)(3)(v)
       Cardiovascular System - Examination  MED.B.010 (a)
       Cardiovascular System - General MED.B.010 (b)
       Coronary artery disease  MED.B.010 (d)
       Mitral valve disease  MED.B.010 (b)(3)(iii)
       Myocardial ischaemia/myocardial infarction/revascularisation for coronary artery disease  MED.B.010 (d)(4)
       Pericarditis  MED.B.010 (b)(3)(v)
       Peripheral artery disease  MED.B.010 (b)(3)(i)
       Rhythm and Conduction Disturbances - GM MED.B.010 (e)
       Syncope  MED.B.010 (b)(3)(vii)
       Thromboembolic disorders  MED.B.010 (b)(3)(viii)
       Valvular surgery  MED.B.010 (b)(3)(iv)

    Dermatology

        Dermatology - GM  MED.B.085
        Dermatological conditions

    Gastrointestinal (digestive system)

          Digestive - GM  MED.B.020

    Genitourinary

        Genitourinary - GM  MED.B.035
        Abnormal urinalysis  MED.B.035 (b)
        Renal/genitourinary disease  MED.B.035 (c)
        Renal/urological surgery  MED.B.035 (e)
        Urinary calculi (stones)  MED.B.035 (d)(2)

    Haematology

         Haematology - GM  MED.B.030
         Abnormal haemoglobin  MED.B.030 (e)(1)
         Anaemia  MED.B.030 (e)(1)
         Coagulation/haemorrhagic disorders MED.B.030 (c)(1)
         Haemoglobinopathy  MED.B.030 (e)(1)
         Leukaemia  MED.B.030 (c)(2)
         Lymphatic system disorders  MED.B.030 (c)(1)
         Polycythaemia  MED.B.030 (e)(1)
         Splenomegaly  MED.B.030 (c)(2)
         Thromboembolic disorders  MED.B.030 (c)(1)

    Infectious Diseases

          Infectious disease - GM MED.B.040
          Hepatitis A/B/C  MED.B.040 (a)
          HIV  MED.B.040 (b)
          Interferon  MED.B.040 (a)
          Malaria  MED.B.040 (a)

    Metabolic & Endocrinology

          Metabolic and endocrine - GM  MED.B.025
          Diabetes  MED.B.020 (c)(g)
          Glucose metabolism (abnormal)  MED.B.025 (a)(f)
          Obesity  MED.B.025 (a)(b)
          Thyroid dysfunction MED.B.025 (a)(e)

    Mental Health

    Mental Health - GM

    Dyslexia, Asperger Syndrome and ADHD

     

    Musculoskeletal

    Musculoskeletal - GM  MED.B.050

    Neurology

       Neurology - GM  MED.B.065
       Dementia/cognitive impairment   MED.B.065 (c)(8),(b)
       Epilepsy  MED.B.065 (b) and (c)
       EEG abnormalities (clinical)  MED.B.065 (c)(3)
       Head injury  MED.B.065 (c)(6)
       Neurological disease  MED.B.065 (c)(4)
       Parkinson's disease  MED.B.065 (c)(4)
       Spinal/peripheral nerve injury  MED.B.065 (c)(8)
       Stroke/TIA/TGA  MED.B.065 (c)(5)

    Obstetrics & Gynaecology

        Obstetrics & Gynaecology - GM  MED.B.045
        Gynaecological surgery  MED.B.045 (b)
        Pregnancy  MED.B.045 (c)

    Oncology

        Oncology - GM  MED.B.090

    Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

       Otorhinolaryngology - GM  MED.B.080
       Ear conditions  MED.B.080 (d)
       Hearing  MED.B.080 (c)
       Vestibular disturbance  MED.B.080 (d)(3)

    Respiratory

       Respiratory - GM  MED.B.015
       Asthma  MED.B.015 (d)(1)
       Pneumothorax  MED.B.015 (d)(4)
       Sarcoidosis  MED.B.015 (d)(3)
       Sleep apnoea syndrome  MED.B.015 (d)(5)
       Spirometry testing  MED.B.015 (a),(b),(c)    

    Visual

        Visual System GM  MED.B.070   
        Colour vision - GM  MED.B.075
        Comprehensive eye examination  MED.B.070 (b)
        Correcting lenses  MED.B.070 (j)
        Eye examination  MED.B070 (b)
        Eye surgery  MED.B.070 (f)
        Refractive Error  MED.B.070 (b)
        Routine eye examination  MED.B.070 (b)
        Sub-standard vision  MED.B.070 (c)(3)
        Visual acuity  MED.B.070 (c)(1)

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