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Exit Physical Assessment Policy
PURPOSE: In an attempt to provide the student athletes of the University of North
Carolina Wilmington a higher standard of medical care, upon completion of their
eligibility, or no longer being an active member of an athletic team (being deleted from
the roster, transferring to another institution, dismissal from the team, deciding to not
participate, etc) each student athlete will be asked to complete an exit medical
assessment. This will allow the Department of Athletic Training to accurately document
and assess any existing medical conditions/injuries that may need ongoing care and
services after the student-athlete’s eligibility is exhausted.
POLICY STATEMENT: The exit physical assessment form will document all of the
athlete’s time loss or significant injuries during their time competing for a UNCW
athletic team. Each student athlete will have his/her exit assessment form completed by
his/her staff athletic trainer. The staff athletic trainer will then review the form with the
student athlete so as to ensure no discrepancies and/or omissions of pertinent information
have occurred. Each athlete has one calendar year from the date he/she signs the form to
seek medical services for any unresolved injuries or conditions. If the student athlete does
not complete the exit medical assessment, or does not seek medical services within the
calendar year after signing the exit medical assessment, he/she forfeits their right to have
the Department of Athletic Training and the University of North Carolina Wilmington
accept financially responsibility for any unresolved injuries or conditions. A copy of the
exit assessment can be found in the appendix.
SECTION V
INSURANCE PROCEDURES AND
MEDICAL COVERAGE
Insurance Procedures and Medical Expenses Policy
The University of North Carolina Wilmington provides secondary coverage to
supplement the medical insurance that the student-athlete may already carry. The
UNCW Athletic Department highly recommends the student-athlete have personal
medical insurance coverage. The insurance provided by UNCW is NOT a health
insurance policy, but rather an athletic accident policy. By being a secondary policy,
all charges related to APPROVED MEDICAL SERVICES must be filed with the
individual’s primary provider before filing with the secondary policy. For complete
details, please refer to the “Steps for Processing Medical Bills” section.
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