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Family History
History of Psychological Disorders. When a history of nervous
break down, mental disease, of suicide of a near relative is
obtained, a careful investigation of the personal past history from a
psychological point of view is to be obtained. While such a history
per se is not a bar to duties any evidence of even the slightest
psychological instability, in the personal history or present
condition, should entail rejection.
Epilepsy. If a family history of epilepsy is admitted an attempt
should be made to determine its type. When the condition has
occurred in a near (first degree) relative, the candidate may be
accepted, if he has no history of associated disturbance of
consciousness, neurological deficit or higher mental functions and
his electroencephalogram is completely normal.
Emotional Stability. The assessment of emotional stability the must
include family and personal history, any indication of emotional
liability under stress as evidenced by the occurrence of undue
emotionalism as a child or of any previous nervous illness or
breakdown. The presence of stammering, tic, nail biting, excessive
hyperhydrosis or restlessness during examination could be
indicative of emotional instability.
Psychosis. All candidates who are suffering from psychosis are to
be rejected. Drug dependence in any form will also be a cause for
rejection.
