A or B medicals
Feb 8th 2006, 6:14 pm
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A or B medicals
could someone please tell me what A or B means with the medicals as i have read this on other threads{thanks in advance}
Feb 8th 2006, 7:41 pm
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Re: A or B medicals
Originally Posted by mike/family
could someone please tell me what A or B means with the medicals as i have read this on other threads{thanks in advance}
B 6 months to validate
Feb 8th 2006, 8:06 pm
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Re: A or B medicals
Originally Posted by skywalker
A 12 months to validate
B 6 months to validate
B 6 months to validate
A or B is a category for the examining panel doctor - to offer an indication to the LCU as to whether or not there are significant problems. The panel doctor does not decide on whether meds are eventually passed or not.
Many people will have been put in category B but will have their meds "passed" with no restriction from the LCU (since they actually make the decision - not the panel doctor) and are given the normal 12 months to validate.
Feb 8th 2006, 8:39 pm
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Re: A or B medicals
Originally Posted by mike/family
could someone please tell me what A or B means with the medicals as i have read this on other threads{thanks in advance}
"B" can mean that the doctor has noted an anomaly or issue with your current state of health. This could be very high BP, very high BMI, a pre-existing condition, or something that the doctor feels needs to be checked out by a specialist (i.e. if your BP is very high they may refer you to a cardiologist). It could be any of a wealth of things.
There has been reported instances throughout BE of B ratings being awarded and the applicant being given a "Health Undertaking" that must be completed within a set time period of arriving in Australia. Occasionally, people who report that they have been requested to do the Health Undertaking have also reported that their initial date of entry has been cut from 12mths to 6mths of the date of the PCCs or Meds- whichever is the earliest.
I have attached an image that I have taken as a screenshot from the PDF medical form we took to the panel doctor. As you can see, the panel doctor has to indicate A or B going by the notes alongside.
As you will see from the attachment - the findings of the panel doctor do not automatically qualify you to pass the health requirement of migration. When the medicals & Xrays are submitted they are then assessed by MOC (Medical Officer of the Commonwealth) to ensure this requirement is met. Our meds were done at the LCU in Sydney. They only do certain types of visa applications - A useful link is http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/loca...rance_unit.htm - other applications are handled in Adelaide I believe. I have attached a handy document about the requirement.
Hope this helps!
Claire
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Feb 23rd 2006, 10:59 am
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Re: A or B medicals
Originally Posted by Jonahs_mummy
"A" usually means that the panel doctor finds you in good health with no significant problems
"B" can mean that the doctor has noted an anomaly or issue with your current state of health. This could be very high BP, very high BMI, a pre-existing condition, or something that the doctor feels needs to be checked out by a specialist (i.e. if your BP is very high they may refer you to a cardiologist). It could be any of a wealth of things.
There has been reported instances throughout BE of B ratings being awarded and the applicant being given a "Health Undertaking" that must be completed within a set time period of arriving in Australia. Occasionally, people who report that they have been requested to do the Health Undertaking have also reported that their initial date of entry has been cut from 12mths to 6mths of the date of the PCCs or Meds- whichever is the earliest.
I have attached an image that I have taken as a screenshot from the PDF medical form we took to the panel doctor. As you can see, the panel doctor has to indicate A or B going by the notes alongside.
As you will see from the attachment - the findings of the panel doctor do not automatically qualify you to pass the health requirement of migration. When the medicals & Xrays are submitted they are then assessed by MOC (Medical Officer of the Commonwealth) to ensure this requirement is met. Our meds were done at the LCU in Sydney. They only do certain types of visa applications - A useful link is http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/loca...rance_unit.htm - other applications are handled in Adelaide I believe. I have attached a handy document about the requirement.
Hope this helps!
Claire
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"B" can mean that the doctor has noted an anomaly or issue with your current state of health. This could be very high BP, very high BMI, a pre-existing condition, or something that the doctor feels needs to be checked out by a specialist (i.e. if your BP is very high they may refer you to a cardiologist). It could be any of a wealth of things.
There has been reported instances throughout BE of B ratings being awarded and the applicant being given a "Health Undertaking" that must be completed within a set time period of arriving in Australia. Occasionally, people who report that they have been requested to do the Health Undertaking have also reported that their initial date of entry has been cut from 12mths to 6mths of the date of the PCCs or Meds- whichever is the earliest.
I have attached an image that I have taken as a screenshot from the PDF medical form we took to the panel doctor. As you can see, the panel doctor has to indicate A or B going by the notes alongside.
As you will see from the attachment - the findings of the panel doctor do not automatically qualify you to pass the health requirement of migration. When the medicals & Xrays are submitted they are then assessed by MOC (Medical Officer of the Commonwealth) to ensure this requirement is met. Our meds were done at the LCU in Sydney. They only do certain types of visa applications - A useful link is http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/loca...rance_unit.htm - other applications are handled in Adelaide I believe. I have attached a handy document about the requirement.
Hope this helps!
Claire
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I am also a bit confused about this A and B Medicals.... How do you know if you are either A or B? Will the panel doctor tell you what he/she indicated on the form?
We have booked our health checks for 3 March (unrequested). Sent our application (STNI) 24 January, which was received 1 February. Hope it is not too early going through health checks..?
Regards,
Janni
Feb 23rd 2006, 5:17 pm
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Re: A or B medicals
Originally Posted by JanniDK
Hi Claire,
I am also a bit confused about this A and B Medicals.... How do you know if you are either A or B? Will the panel doctor tell you what he/she indicated on the form?
We have booked our health checks for 3 March (unrequested). Sent our application (STNI) 24 January, which was received 1 February. Hope it is not too early going through health checks..?
Regards,
Janni
I am also a bit confused about this A and B Medicals.... How do you know if you are either A or B? Will the panel doctor tell you what he/she indicated on the form?
We have booked our health checks for 3 March (unrequested). Sent our application (STNI) 24 January, which was received 1 February. Hope it is not too early going through health checks..?
Regards,
Janni
Claire
Feb 23rd 2006, 8:12 pm
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Re: A or B medicals
Originally Posted by Jonahs_mummy
As far as I know the docs are not supposed to tell you definatively if you are an A or B. Our doctor said "nothing to worry about - have a great life in Australia"!
Claire
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But the panel doctor does not make the final decision on whether or not the medical criteria are met - the LCU does that. So just because the panel doc ticks the A box, it doesn't mean the LCU will agree that there is no problem!!
The panel doctor can tell you definitively (if they want) what box they have ticked but they CAN'T tell you definitively what will happen at the LCU.
This may be why some panel doctors are reluctant to discuss this - because if they say they've ticked A, the applicant assumes everything is fine and then usually are suprised, upset and can be cross when the LCU doesn't agree and wants more info etc...
It boils down to the fact that the panel doctor DOES NOT make the final decision - they carry out the medical and forward the info on to the LCU. The LCU are the ones who decide.
Feb 24th 2006, 8:03 am
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Re: A or B medicals
Originally Posted by mvt550
If they want the panel doctor can tell you which box THEY have ticked - A or B.
But the panel doctor does not make the final decision on whether or not the medical criteria are met - the LCU does that. So just because the panel doc ticks the A box, it doesn't mean the LCU will agree that there is no problem!!
The panel doctor can tell you definitively (if they want) what box they have ticked but they CAN'T tell you definitively what will happen at the LCU.
This may be why some panel doctors are reluctant to discuss this - because if they say they've ticked A, the applicant assumes everything is fine and then usually are suprised, upset and can be cross when the LCU doesn't agree and wants more info etc...
It boils down to the fact that the panel doctor DOES NOT make the final decision - they carry out the medical and forward the info on to the LCU. The LCU are the ones who decide.
But the panel doctor does not make the final decision on whether or not the medical criteria are met - the LCU does that. So just because the panel doc ticks the A box, it doesn't mean the LCU will agree that there is no problem!!
The panel doctor can tell you definitively (if they want) what box they have ticked but they CAN'T tell you definitively what will happen at the LCU.
This may be why some panel doctors are reluctant to discuss this - because if they say they've ticked A, the applicant assumes everything is fine and then usually are suprised, upset and can be cross when the LCU doesn't agree and wants more info etc...
It boils down to the fact that the panel doctor DOES NOT make the final decision - they carry out the medical and forward the info on to the LCU. The LCU are the ones who decide.
Thanks for the info. I discussed this with the panel doctor (on the phone) yesterday and she said she had no problems in telling me/us what box she have ticked but the final decision is in the hands of the LCU.
Have a nice weekend.
Regards,
Janni
