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 #1512069  by John_Perkowski
 
And the panacea (PTC) would have solved it.

So would having Company physicians who have a duty to report matters health related up the food chain.
 #1512364  by mmi16
 
Company doctors have the authority to remove a employee from service for medical conditions. How they get notified of those medical conditions is the problem.
 #1512411  by ExCon90
 
I'm not a physician. How comprehensive a physical exam is necessary to disclose sleep apnea? Is it something that only comes to light if the doctor asks specific questions during the exam?