phoenix25

What happens during the medical exam?

christmasoompa

I'm confused by your thread title, what 'quick processing' are you referring to and is it relevant to your question? For the medical bit, a quick search of the forum will give you the answer - it's been asked many times before and lots of people have shared their experiences.

HTH.

phoenix25

Hi, thanks for the info- will do a search on that. Original title was for another question, that I have edited. Can't seem to find how to change it.

christmasoompa

You can't, but I can. Will do it now.......

izzi81

Just in case you can't find what you need in the search, and seeing as we had our medicals 2 days ago, I'll give you a quick run-down

You have to fill out a form detailing your medical history. Lots of questions, with space for you to put details if required. General consensus is be as honest as possible!
Doctor will ask about anything you've commented on, but is only concerned with major issues (I had put comments about 2 health issues, she wasn't concerned about either).
Then you get basically a once-over. Blood and urine test, eye test, eye, ear, throat check, reflexes, stomach exam, breast exam for women, height, weight, pulse, blood pressure, breathing/chest.
Lastly you get sent for a chest x-ray.

And that was it - for us anyway. I think there can be slight differences depending where you go, and depending on any medical issues that might need checked (ie. I have very mild asthma so she tested my peak flow).

Fingers crossed ours will be processed OK!

phoenix25

Thanks for that Izzi.

Contacted our nearest Doctor from the CIC list in Leeds, and they explained in detail what happens- roughly the same as your post. Cost not to bad either.

Goodluck with your meds.

Waggle

Hi - I documented our medicals experience on my blog, when we got back from it. You can read it here, hope you find it useful:

http://get2canada.wordpress.com/medicals-experience/

Wayne.

phoenix25

Thanks for that- your site is really useful! Great stuff