- Pediatricians are appalled that sensitive medical information is stored with the school district and that coaches can see it.
- This year in Palm Beach County, nearly all athlete registration forms were moved online.
- Understanding an athlete’s history and period frequency helps doctors screen for issues that may affect them long term.
Seizures. Fainting spells. Allergies.
Florida student athletes have to report all these medical conditions when they register to play for the season.
But all female athletes in the state also are asked to report their history of menstrual periods: When they got their first period, how many weeks pass between periods and when they had their last one, to name a few.