Medicals
Oct 23rd 2017, 3:22 pm
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Just a quick question regarding medicals, is there a breast examination? The only reason I ask is that one of my friends when for medical to go to OZ and she said that she had to have a breast examination but didn't think it was required so was quite shocked. If it does happen, at least I won't be shocked.
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Oct 23rd 2017, 6:33 pm
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Re: Medicals
yes for women over a certain age there is
Oct 25th 2017, 7:25 pm
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Thank you for clarifying.
Oct 25th 2017, 9:45 pm
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Re: Medicals
Just a quick question regarding medicals, is there a breast examination? The only reason I ask is that one of my friends when for medical to go to OZ and she said that she had to have a breast examination but didn't think it was required so was quite shocked. If it does happen, at least I won't be shocked.
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From here
Women
You can’t have your medical examination during your period (menstruation) because the blood can affect your results – you’ll need to wait until your period finishes before having your medical examination.
Women aged 45 and over may need to have a breast examination. Your physician will tell you if you need one.
You can’t have your medical examination during your period (menstruation) because the blood can affect your results – you’ll need to wait until your period finishes before having your medical examination.
Women aged 45 and over may need to have a breast examination. Your physician will tell you if you need one.
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Oct 25th 2017, 9:58 pm
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Re: Medicals
However on one of the formsINZ1007 it states this:
So one states 'may' and the other states 'required' 
There is also this from the NZIS operations manual
So if a mammogram is due then perhaps this will suffice if timely
Women aged 45 and over are required to undergo a breast examination. If this applies to you, you may nominate a specialist to perform this exam or provide the results of a recent mammogram or breast ultrasound (completed in the last six months).
You may request a chaperone to be present during the medical examination. Please advise the medical examiner if you
would like a chaperone to be present during the medical examination.
You may request a chaperone to be present during the medical examination. Please advise the medical examiner if you
would like a chaperone to be present during the medical examination.
There is also this from the NZIS operations manual
D22
Breast examination in women over 45 years of age
Examinations must be conducted with sensitivity and, in the case of a male Panel Physician, in the presence of a chaperone.
If the applicant prefers, acceptable alternatives include:
• examination of the breasts by a breast specialist
• mammogram, or
• breast ultrasound or magnetic resonance scan.
Assessment includes:
• nipple symmetry, eversion and discharge
• evidence of peau d’orange or skin changes around
the nipple
• breast lumps or cancers, and
• axillary lymph nodes.
All abnormalities must be noted. Benign breast lesions
such as fibroadenoma or fibrocystic disease do not
need to be recorded and can be ‘A’ graded if a pathology
report is sighted and attached.
Referral to an appropriate physician is necessary for
any breast lumps, nipple abnormalities or axillary
lymphadenopathy.
Breast examination in women over 45 years of age
Examinations must be conducted with sensitivity and, in the case of a male Panel Physician, in the presence of a chaperone.
If the applicant prefers, acceptable alternatives include:
• examination of the breasts by a breast specialist
• mammogram, or
• breast ultrasound or magnetic resonance scan.
Assessment includes:
• nipple symmetry, eversion and discharge
• evidence of peau d’orange or skin changes around
the nipple
• breast lumps or cancers, and
• axillary lymph nodes.
All abnormalities must be noted. Benign breast lesions
such as fibroadenoma or fibrocystic disease do not
need to be recorded and can be ‘A’ graded if a pathology
report is sighted and attached.
Referral to an appropriate physician is necessary for
any breast lumps, nipple abnormalities or axillary
lymphadenopathy.
Oct 26th 2017, 2:30 am
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Re: Medicals
A recent mammogram is accepted instead of a breast examination on the day
