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Persons with medical conditions or special situations should be aware that there's often no method for a screener to recognize your particular medical condition or special situation.  You can, but are not required, to inform the screener if you have a medical condition or special situation, which requires extra care, sensitivity, or special treatment during the screening process.   
  • If you are required to undergo a personal search, you can notify the screener that you are in pain due to a recent surgery or medical procedure (e.g. area where you just had surgery, have staples, sutures, reconstruction area, or newly implanted device) that will require greater care.
  • Notify the screener when you have a special situation requiring sensitivity when a pat-down inspection is necessary.  You may request a private area for this screening.
  • Screeners should be sensitive to your condition by avoiding accidentally bumping or hitting the handwand against your body where a sensitive area is located.  They should also use light pressure and contact when inspecting a sensitive area.

 

You can advise the screener when you have a special situation such as accompanying loved one's remains, accompanying a terminally ill parent/family member, en route to a medical facility for an operation, medical procedure, or treatment.  Screeners have been trained to offer their support and assist you during these difficult times.

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