A medical practitioner appointed by Police Health is the only person authorised to decide that a condition is pre-existing.  

Your own doctor is not authorised to decide if a condition is pre-existing. 

However, the practitioner appointed by Police Health must consider any information regarding signs and symptoms provided by your own treating doctor or specialist. 

This is a requirement for all health insurers, not just Police Health. 

Read more information on our ‘Pre-existing conditions’ page.