lynnbrooks

Would love to know if anyone has failed a med and why or if any complications occured to give me an idea of how strict it is....
cheers, Lynn

Perthforme

No for us Lynn was quite straight forward really

neil.b

Sure hope that you aren't getting worked up about the meds, like we were. They are a breeze, and just like a regular visit to the docs. We are a family of 4 (2 teenage kids included) and we were in and out in just over an hour.
So as my eldest would say, 'sit back an take a chill pill'

Neil.

Merlot

I was in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa when I went for mine. Apart from the worse blood taking ever - won't go there with detail

They seemed very thorough, previous Doctors had to provide reports for every op I have ever had but got through fine.

Good luck
Merlot

Joanne

I spent weeks stressing over the medicals and everyone on here assured me they were a breaze. After having them done, I wondered what I had been fussing about, they really were dead simple. Nothing to worry about at all.

Hope this helps.

Jo

pako

They just do basic tests, you get weighed, they take your blood pressure, knock your knees and feet with a small instrument to check you reflexes, probe your tummy, listen to your breathing, make you do a very small eye test, give a urine sample, a blood sample and do a chest xray. Then you have to wait a week for the results. I was very nervous before mine but they were okay. I was just being silly. You'll be fine very few people on here have had major problems. Don't worry

lynnbrooks

We are a family of 5,we are all healthy except my hubby is awaiting a specialist to look at his discs in back.
A neuro surgeon is going to look at it and assess if he can help sort them out.
He hasn't little flexibility at the mo,so wouldn't fair well with that part of the med but this surgeon may actually beable to perform a op to sort it out.
Would dimia look with doubt on this possibility or will they see someone who is sorting himself out before he comes over and therefore be in his favour to be seen to be actively seeking a solution?
Lynn

Badge

My interview was a can you see snooker balls, can you hear me type thing.

He said "well they're just making sure you are healthy".

Badge

biggy

Just dont go to the old bag in Glasgow and u will be right

aussiesoon

I had no problems, but my husband had a liver diesease when he was a baby, leaving him with a slightly hardened liver. The doctor commented on this in the original meds and DIMIA (after a 6 week wait of course) requested another visit to the doctors. We had to take a sealed envelope with us ... the doctor opened it and ... he couldn't do the additional report as it needed a specialist. We then went to Leeds as it was the nearest approved specialist to us (we lived in Lincoln) and he did a report. We took along copies of all of Andrew's medical notes, so that he could look at the history.

6 weeks later our visa was granted and we have been living here since Easter, and loving it!

lynnbrooks

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Sandra

The medicals are usually one of the most standard things people worry about and nearly all come through with flying colours. And not many if any have posted any we have failed stories.

The difficult area is when there is something non standard that might be an issue and then it is very hard to judge what they will do they can vary case to case and each decision could differ. Basically the medical is trying to sort out do you have any problems which might now or in the future cost the Aus Government for medical or support treatment. The usual limit discussed is $20K per annum but this is not set in stone.

So for example if it likely that your husbands back will fuse and render him disabled then they may look further into his case. Know what the current prognosis is and check it does not talk about long term disability and care or costly treatment and drugs. Present you case for the medical in the best possible light and I am sure you will not have undue problems.

My daughter failed her medical and we had a long, ardous and very emotional journey to get to Aus. Her case was partial deafness and as she was at school they believed her care would cost in excess of the 20K limit. Lucky for us that is in the past now. I was able to make a case for a review cause I was in Aus and my case is not normal so I cannot offer specific help. Possibly a decent migration agent with dealing in this area could offer you more advice.

Good Luck and don't let it get you down with worry, maybe get your doctors and specialist current details and prognosis sorted before you go to the medical. If they do not like what they see they send it to the Aus Medical Authority and they make a ruling on the case.


Cheers Sandra

moneypenny20

Lynn. Am sure you will be fine. They are not really looking for stuff like that although they will probably want the second opinion.

My only nightmare was forgetting to take my passport :scared: Luckily hubby came with me and whilst I had the x ray, med and sat for half an hour, he drove like a nutter home and back for it. Not impressed but the med was simple

ladywithatorch

Can anyone tell me more details about the eye test - -i really should wear glasses but can't seem to get on with any pair i have. I've only got a really old pair.
Should i be worrying?

Cheers
xRachx

claire edwards

Lots of complications Yes, failed, No.

I don't think you will fail on an eye test, I don't think you should be panicing.

Good Luck.