Things You'll Need:
- Health questionnaire
- Pen or pencil
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Step 1
Be as complete as possible. Don't leave blank spaces. If a space has no answer, or is not applicable, write in a dash or 'n/a.'
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Step 2
Tell the truth whenever you make a statement. Although you can choose not to answer a question, writing down a lie is a bad idea.
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Step 3
Be as complete and accurate as possible. If you're being asked in an environment where you don't have access to your medical records, use words like "approximately" or "to the best of my knowledge."
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Step 1
If you think it won't affect you negatively, feel free to answer "decline to respond." In many cases this might mean you fail to get hired or approved, but it's better than an outright lie.
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Step 2
Consider the potential effects of dishonesty, even dishonesty by omission. If this is an application for insurance, forget it. They'll find out anyway, and you'll probably be declined for lying. If it's a job application, you could lose your job. Obviously, if the application is for medical treatment, leave out nothing no matter how embarrassing.
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Step 3
Consider your privacy rights. You'd need to consult an expert for your specific case, but many health records are protected by law. If the application asks for protected information, feel free to fail or decline to respond.
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Step 4
Feel free to leave out irrelevant or outdated information. Most potential employers doesn't need to know that you went into rehab 20 years ago. An accident insurance policy doesn't need to know about your digestive tract. Do read the fine print, as in some cases even irrelevant omissions can mean you're in breach.
