BigBoss1984

Hey guys, so my medical is booked for the 29th of this month and I was just taking a look at the US medical questionnaire they require you to bring. I've already got my vaccinations up to date and my GP summary that they also require but I have a question. A line item on my GP summary says 'Referred to psychology services' from November 2012. This was a suggestion from a GP who thought I may have anxiety, I disagreed with him, never followed up on it and that was the end of that.

For question four of the medical questionnaire (Have you ever had any mental disorder or depression?) I plan to tick 'No' but then on another sheet (which I need anyways to list my medication) expand on the line item in my GP summary.

What do you guys think? Do you think it's also worth getting another letter from my GP stating I do not or have not had a mental disorder?

Noorah101

I don't think you need anything more.

I wouldn't expand on that line item unless asked about it in person.

Rene

BigBoss1984

OK cool. So don't bother with the GP letter?

I suppose if it comes to it, with their being a good chunk of time between my medical and interview (three weeks) I could always have my GP fax it over should they require it.

tom169

When I had my K-1 all I took was prior vaccinations. I'm not sure what good presenting this paper would be?

BigBoss1984

Me either to be honest. It was on the email they sent confirming the appointment;

'Summary of medical history from GP (NOT full medical records) and reports covering any medical conditions, disabilities, and prior serious illnesses you have been treated for or anything ongoing.'

The only health condition I have is mild asthma, so I feel like bringing it is an overkill. Maybe I'll bring it and only give them it if they ask

tom169

Ok, that has changed then as mine reads:

*Completed medical questionnaire (from the US Embassy link above) Must fill out FULL UK address. Please also bring along FULL US intended address

*GP Reports covering any medical conditions, disabilites, prior serious illnesses you have been treated for or anything ongoing. If you are generally fit and well and do not have any of the above then you would not require a full medical history fromm your GP.

BigBoss1984

Oh believe me I don't wanna take it haha, it looks like they've changed their requirements fairly recently if it wasn't required for Tom

tom169

In that case I think I'd save the summary in my back pocket and not present it unless specifically asked.

BigBoss1984

Yep - this is what I was thinking