| GENERAL INFORMATION
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| KEYWORDS
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Marine medical certificate, mental health
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| FILE NO.
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MH-0231-28
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| SECTOR (Marine or Aviation)
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Marine
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| SPECIFIC JOB
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Unemployed
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| DIAGNOSIS (Primary, Secondary, etc.)
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Recurrent psychosis
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| REVIEW
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| DATE OF DETERMINATION
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April 16, 2013
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| MEMBER
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Dr. Trevor Allan Gillmore
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| DETERMINATION
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The Minister of Transport’s decision not to issue a marine medical certificate is confirmed.
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| REASONS FOR THE DETERMINATION
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Refusal to issue a marine medical certificate – the applicant was assessed by the Minister as “unfit” to hold a marine medical certificate based on the applicant’s diagnosis of recurrent psychosis and the unpredictability of the disease, its potential for affecting one’s function, and its possible impact on one’s safety-critical role. During the testimony of the Minister’s doctor and the applicant, it became evident that medical certification could not be granted to the applicant because he suffers from a disorder that is incompatible with safely performing seafarers’ duties. The Minister’s decision not to issue a marine medical certificate is confirmed.
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| APPEAL
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| DATE OF DECISION
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| MEMBERS
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| DECISION
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| REASONS FOR THE DECISION
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| OTHER/COMMENTS
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| This file was heard at the same time as file MH-0171-28. This decision addresses both files.
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