A SAP evaluating a commercial pilot finds evidence of Alcohol Use Disorder but the pilot denies any problem. The SAP's obligation under DOT is to:
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A
Defer to the pilot's denial and document no diagnosis
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B
Make an independent clinical determination based on all available evidence, regardless of the employee's denial
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C
Require a second opinion from the FAA Aviation Medical Examiner before diagnosing
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D
Only diagnose if a BAC test was administered during the evaluation