Hi there all

I have a question that may seem a little stupid !!
When you apply I cannot see anywhere that you have to put down your GP's address, does this mean that your GP is not involved at all in the medical acceptance process?
I have a condition called Fibromyalgia which is a non progressive soft tissue fatigue, I would still be able to work in Canada but I am worried that this will be held against me for the immigration process. I am not physically disabled but am unable to lift (in my job as healthcare worker) but have trained hard to get my management qualifications to enable me to do a desk based healthcare job.
Is anyone aware of the complete process of the medicals and the likelyhod of my own GP being asked for my medical records?

Many thanks

Sarah James

GP is not involved, but the examining officer takes a full history, so you would have to divulge it then I think.

Hi Sarah

Your GP is not involved in your medical at all. When The CHC ask you to go for a medical they give you a list of those they deal with and you use the one closest to you. When I had my medical I was asked all sorts of questions and you will have to let them know of your condition, but as long as it doesn't stop you living a "normal" life and doesn't interfere with your job I'm sure you'll be fine.My husband has a degenerative disc in his back, but was told as long as it didn't stop him doing normal day to day activities then it wasn't a problem - and we've got our visas!

Best of luck with your application.

Jo

Hi Sarah,
it's not stupid of you ask as this is something to find out about early on.
The dedicated practitioners list is found at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contact...d-kingdom.html
There are phone numbers so I would suggest trying to call them and see if they can advise you at all. It may be an idea to get your GP to call them as they have your history.
Good luck

Hi Sarah

When we did our medicals the doctor wanted some further information on a couple of things in my medical history and gave me a letter to take to my GP. My GP was really helpful (they can of course charge for non NHS work) and fished out the appropriate info from my records and sent it to the doctor in London where we had our medicals who then sent it to CHC. This did mean a couple of weeks delay.

So in answer to your question - no, your GP may not be involved at all but if the DMP who does your medicals thinks that further info is needed to send to CHC they'll ask for it then.

Hope that helps

Vicky