Every player must have a complete medical record that is updated at least annually. It must include:
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details of medical conditions in the player’s immediate family;
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the player’s complete medical history;
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details of complaints currently suffered by the player;
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details of any medications or supplements the player is taking, and any TUEs that the player has been granted;
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the player’s complete vaccination record;
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the results of all cardiological examinations.
A player’s medical record must state whether there is a history of any of the following medical conditions in the player’s immediate family (i.e. parents or siblings):
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hypertension, stroke
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heart conditions including sudden cardiac death
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vascular problems including varicose veins and deep venous thrombosis
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diabetes
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allergies, asthma
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cancer, blood diseases
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chronic joint or muscle problems
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hormonal problems.
A player's complete medical history must state whether the player has ever suffered any of the following:
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heart problems, arrhythmia, syncope
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concussion
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allergies, asthma
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recurrent infections
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other major diseases
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major injuries causing surgery, hospitalisation and/or absence from football of more than one month.
Details of complaints currently suffered by the player must include any:
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general (muscle or joint) pain
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chest pain, dyspnoea, palpitation, arrhythmia
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dizziness, syncope
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flu-like symptoms including coughing and expectoration
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loss of appetite, weight loss
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sleeplessness
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gastrointestinal upset.