To think DD shouldn't have to declare her epilepsy on job application

[PoppingGlitter]

Sorry this is a more WWYD.

DD (20) is applying for an internship at a Government department (not in the UK) she has been asked this "Do you currently have, or have you ever had, a medical condition caused by gradual process, injury, illness or disability that could reasonably be expected to affect your ability to carry out the work of the position applied for; or which could reasonably be expected to be aggravated or contributed to by the work of the position applied for?"

She has to undergo a medical examination if she gets the job.

DD is concerned that if she doesn't state she is an epileptic and it is discovered during the medical examination she will be declined. But then she doesn't want to be discriminated against either.

But if she has been seizure free for nearly a year surely she shouldn't have to mention it?!

Aargh...

Oh - just seen that you live in NZ so she won't be leaving home to work. Hmmm. In this case, I'd still declare it - honesty is the best policy to be safe - and precautions which need to be taken can't be taken if they don't know about the condition.

If they discriminate against her then it's their loss. But if she doesn't declare it she could be sacked for not telling the truth and that would be worse! Because that would be her fault.