Athletic trainers are also able to gather information from team physicians about the reports, according to the report. A player from the New England Patriots recently sought consultation with team physician Thomas J. Gill, MD, which brought this loophole to light.
Read the NBC Sports news report on NFL team physicians.
Read other coverage on team physicians:
– MLB Team Physician Association Names Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph 2012 President
– Celtics Team Physician Dr. Brian McKeon Treats Two Players
– Dr. Jon Dickinson Joins Oakland Athletics as Team Physician
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