How Strict Are The Medicals?
#1
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How Strict Are The Medicals?
Hi,
First post so don't shoot me down.
Can any one tell me how strict the medicals are?
I have just found out the I have early osteo arthritus in my right hip, will this cause a problem?
Thanks for your help!
First post so don't shoot me down.
Can any one tell me how strict the medicals are?
I have just found out the I have early osteo arthritus in my right hip, will this cause a problem?
Thanks for your help!
#2
Re: How Strict Are The Medicals?
Originally Posted by Little Stinker
Hi,
First post so don't shoot me down.
Can any one tell me how strict the medicals are?
I have just found out the I have early osteo arthritus in my right hip, will this cause a problem?
Thanks for your help!
First post so don't shoot me down.
Can any one tell me how strict the medicals are?
I have just found out the I have early osteo arthritus in my right hip, will this cause a problem?
Thanks for your help!
Cant help much with your query because we are waiting for our medicals but just wanted to say welcome to the site and that you will gets loads of help from the others I'm sure.
Hope all goes well for you.
Vikki
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Re: How Strict Are The Medicals?
Originally Posted by VikkiL
Hi,
Cant help much with your query because we are waiting for our medicals but just wanted to say welcome to the site and that you will gets loads of help from the others I'm sure.
Hope all goes well for you.
Vikki
Cant help much with your query because we are waiting for our medicals but just wanted to say welcome to the site and that you will gets loads of help from the others I'm sure.
Hope all goes well for you.
Vikki
I'm getting a bit nervous now, we have already had one minor set back as my wife was over qualified for the role our agent nominated her for! The upshot of that was it cost us $100000 for 5 points!!!
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Re: How Strict Are The Medicals?
Ive Just had medicals last week. Apart from the fact they cost a fortune, Id say they were not very strict at all. Im a nurse and so have watched many a Doctor examine a patient to detect their state of health. We saw our Meds Doc in a very posh private clinic and he matter of factly and routinely checked us over very quickly. They must make a bomb out of these meds £90 for blood tests!!! And I could have had them done free at work! My advice is to just be upfront and tell the doc everything. Good luck!
Diane.
Diane.
#5
Re: How Strict Are The Medicals?
Originally Posted by Dianej
Ive Just had medicals last week. Apart from the fact they cost a fortune, Id say they were not very strict at all. Im a nurse and so have watched many a Doctor examine a patient to detect their state of health. We saw our Meds Doc in a very posh private clinic and he matter of factly and routinely checked us over very quickly. They must make a bomb out of these meds £90 for blood tests!!! And I could have had them done free at work! My advice is to just be upfront and tell the doc everything. Good luck!
Diane.
Diane.
the meds apparantly are not as bad as what people think they are.
we have some friends who have had theirs and they say they are quite steady, not alot too worry about.
i had my BP checked the other day at work and all was normal, to which i was amazed.lol.
i ahve also stopped biting my nails which means i must be in a very nice place at the moment
just gotta lose some more weight and we will be sorted lol
#6
Re: How Strict Are The Medicals?
Originally Posted by Little Stinker
Thanks Vikki,
I'm getting a bit nervous now, we have already had one minor set back as my wife was over qualified for the role our agent nominated her for! The upshot of that was it cost us $100000 for 5 points!!!
I'm getting a bit nervous now, we have already had one minor set back as my wife was over qualified for the role our agent nominated her for! The upshot of that was it cost us $100000 for 5 points!!!
all the best
Dave
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Re: How Strict Are The Medicals?
We had ours Friday before last here in Sydney... Was so quick I couldn't believe it... Straight in and pay your money ($482), then weight and height measurement, 5 minute wait then X-Ray - which cannot have taken more than 3 minutes, 10 minute wait to see the doctor together, 5 minutes of general chat, blood pressure test, quick check of movement on my knee (had cartilage removed) out with the stetho thingy and thanks very much, we'll be in touch...
They did forget the blood test (mix up really) so we had to go back the next Tuesday for that ($110 more for two). Then got a call on Thursday saying everything's done and our CO would be able to view results that afternoon... Monday got confirmation from CO that Visa ready to be issued and please get out of the country... How easy was that...!
They did forget the blood test (mix up really) so we had to go back the next Tuesday for that ($110 more for two). Then got a call on Thursday saying everything's done and our CO would be able to view results that afternoon... Monday got confirmation from CO that Visa ready to be issued and please get out of the country... How easy was that...!
#8
Re: How Strict Are The Medicals?
Originally Posted by Little Stinker
Hi,
First post so don't shoot me down.
Can any one tell me how strict the medicals are?
I have just found out the I have early osteo arthritus in my right hip, will this cause a problem?
Thanks for your help!
First post so don't shoot me down.
Can any one tell me how strict the medicals are?
I have just found out the I have early osteo arthritus in my right hip, will this cause a problem?
Thanks for your help!
Can't answer your question cos haven't had our meds done yet, but welcome to BE.
#9
Re: How Strict Are The Medicals?
Hi
They are not very strict at all
BUT - I'd be totally upfront and honest about any existing medical conditions if I were you. People with a lot worse than you get visas but apparantly they can revoke your visa if you are found to have lied on the forms. I had something to be mentioned but the Doc said it was fine.
Lou
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They are not very strict at all
BUT - I'd be totally upfront and honest about any existing medical conditions if I were you. People with a lot worse than you get visas but apparantly they can revoke your visa if you are found to have lied on the forms. I had something to be mentioned but the Doc said it was fine.
Lou
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Originally Posted by Little Stinker
Hi,
First post so don't shoot me down.
Can any one tell me how strict the medicals are?
I have just found out the I have early osteo arthritus in my right hip, will this cause a problem?
Thanks for your help!
First post so don't shoot me down.
Can any one tell me how strict the medicals are?
I have just found out the I have early osteo arthritus in my right hip, will this cause a problem?
Thanks for your help!
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Re: How Strict Are The Medicals?
Originally Posted by Dianej
Ive Just had medicals last week. Apart from the fact they cost a fortune, Id say they were not very strict at all. Im a nurse and so have watched many a Doctor examine a patient to detect their state of health. We saw our Meds Doc in a very posh private clinic and he matter of factly and routinely checked us over very quickly. They must make a bomb out of these meds £90 for blood tests!!! And I could have had them done free at work! My advice is to just be upfront and tell the doc everything. Good luck!
Diane.
Diane.
I would advise anyone with a pre-existing condtion to make sure they go to the medical armed with as much information from their doctor/consultant as possible.
Mark
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Re: How Strict Are The Medicals?
Originally Posted by Little Stinker
Hi,
First post so don't shoot me down.
Can any one tell me how strict the medicals are?
I have just found out the I have early osteo arthritus in my right hip, will this cause a problem?
Thanks for your help!
First post so don't shoot me down.
Can any one tell me how strict the medicals are?
I have just found out the I have early osteo arthritus in my right hip, will this cause a problem?
Thanks for your help!
Medicals are not a problem at all...they just make sure your not half dead, riddled with cancer, drug addict, all the main and serious conditions.
My MIL passed her medical and she has smoked for 45 years heavily, full of arthritus..but she passed.
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Re: How Strict Are The Medicals?
Originally Posted by Little Stinker
Hi,
First post so don't shoot me down.
Can any one tell me how strict the medicals are?
I have just found out the I have early osteo arthritus in my right hip, will this cause a problem?
Thanks for your help!
First post so don't shoot me down.
Can any one tell me how strict the medicals are?
I have just found out the I have early osteo arthritus in my right hip, will this cause a problem?
Thanks for your help!
I had a broken arm and was going through emotional stress at the time.Blood pressure was up so they turned me down.
Arm healed ,I went back to work and lost the weight I had put on due to inactivity and they said off you go,not a problem Good Luck.
#13
Re: How Strict Are The Medicals?
I found the medical quite strict actually, it took a few months, lots of tests and a specialist consultant to get them to give me all the clear. This was in Sydney btw.
#14
Re: How Strict Are The Medicals?
Originally Posted by Dianej
Ive Just had medicals last week. Apart from the fact they cost a fortune, Id say they were not very strict at all. Im a nurse and so have watched many a Doctor examine a patient to detect their state of health. We saw our Meds Doc in a very posh private clinic and he matter of factly and routinely checked us over very quickly. They must make a bomb out of these meds £90 for blood tests!!! And I could have had them done free at work! My advice is to just be upfront and tell the doc everything. Good luck!
Diane.
Diane.
I hope that £90 was for several people?!
Stinker - when it comes to medicals,do shop around - just ring and ask for prices, as you will see that they can vary considerably. Good luck!
#15
Re: How Strict Are The Medicals?
Originally Posted by esperanza
I hope that £90 was for several people?!
Stinker - when it comes to medicals,do shop around - just ring and ask for prices, as you will see that they can vary considerably. Good luck!
Stinker - when it comes to medicals,do shop around - just ring and ask for prices, as you will see that they can vary considerably. Good luck!
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