• Annual Health and Medical Record - This page will give you the latest AH&MR and the advisories for your Doctor for each BSA High Adventure camp you are going to visit so they can make an informed decision on filling out your Part C.
• AH&MR Instructions Handout - Full instructuions for filling out the Annual Health & Medical Record.
• AHMR Frequently Asked Questions - Fequently Asked Questions.
• Medical Risk Factors for Your Participation in Scouting
• Medication Use in Scouting
• AHMR Safety Moment
• Immunization Exemption Request

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The AHMR form consists of three parts: Parts A and B, for all participants to complete, and Part C for a licensed healthcare professional (HCP), e.g., an M.D., D.O., N.P., or P.A.

• Part A: Informed Consent, Release Agreement, and Authorization

  — Check for restrictions and signatures. Discuss any restrictions with the individual, parent/guardian when a youth is involved, and unit adult leaders.

• Part B: General Information/Health History

  — The emergency contact information is vital, so confirm its accuracy with the participant.

  — The health history section boxes checked “yes” may be topics for discussion with the participant or help explain restrictions.

  — Review whether or not the participant is allowed to take over-the-counter medications. Some states require authorization by a parent/guardian and a licensed HCP. Check with the camp you will attend or the council health supervisor.

  — Note the immunization history, including that of tetanus. An exemption requires a completed form; some states may require additional forms. Check with the camp you are attending for specific requirements.

• Part C: Pre-Participation Physical (for resident camps and events lasting 72 hours or more)

  — Review the form for high blood pressure and excessive body weight. Both are serious risk factors for illnesses and injuries during BSA events, especially in the backcountry.

  — Check restrictions, abnormalities, or other medical issues checked as “false” by the HCP.

  — Discuss any issues with the individual, the parents/guardian if applicable to a youth, and unit adult leaders.

  — If there is no signature from the healthcare provider, the form is not valid.