Originally Posted by
UshuaiaHammerfest
Which airport is this?
They aren't following proper procedure. In the case of "ineligibility" or a medical reason that the person cannot assume the position, they are supposed to send them through the WTMD and pat them down *only* if there's an alarm. You're getting the grope because you didn't go through the WTMD. If you're told "you're an opt out" after saying "medical," a polite but firm "No, I never used that term. I said I am medically unable to lift and hold my arm" is the proper response. Calling an STSO usually does the trick as well.
From what I have been told there some variations to the ineligibility for medical reasons,
1) Use metal detector
2) Raise arm to whatever level is comfortable, run an AIT scan and then lightly pat down the injured arm.
3) "Medical Opt-out" (newest variation) whereby you walk through the metal detector and than are given a less intrusive pat down than the personal choice opt-out pat down.
Dan