Expert: Loren Stevens - 10/11/2005

Question
Quick follow up question to my revised selection process inquiry:

For some reason, going to the dentist really gets under my skin...especially when the dentist performs long and extensive procedures.  (like crowns, root canals, fillings, etc.)  To solve this, the dentist prescribed me Valium.  I am instructed to take it 20 mins. before my appointment.  

I read somewhere on the internet that different "departmental policies" have different implications.  So my question is:  How will this affect my application and the selection process.  Let me be clear:  I only take the medication when i have a major dentist appointment and I prefer a pill over inhaling laughing gas.  (nitrous oxide or something like that)  Of course I will disclose this on my application.  Is this a concern?  Will this disclosure (or the fact that i take the meds before dentist appts.) affect my ambition of employment or will it give others a 'competitive edge'?

Thank you for offering your time and knowlege for all of us.

Chris

Answer
Chris,  I am sorry it took so long to answer your question.  The person with whom you need to speak, "the expert", is on an emergency trip out of state and will not be back until the 23rd of this month.  If you can wait that long for an answer, I will save your question for him.  If not, maybe one of the other experts can answer it for you.  Thank you for your patience.

Chris, I'm back.
The "problem" you described is essentially a NONPROBLEM.
You are under Doctor's care, ingesting what was perscribed by a professional, while receiving medical/dental care.
Nothing to worry about, and I don't see how it could ever be perceived as an issue of concern.
Good Luck,
loren