medical

[JeremySusan 0]

can someone please explain to me what to expect at the medical. What are u asked and what tests if any are carried out. Thanks in advance.

[redglasses 1]

I had my medical done in Tokyo last month.

The procedures were quite simple. They were;

- Chest X-ray

- Blood test

- Inquiry of medical history, smoking and drinking habit, etc

- Skin check by a male doctor

It took only 30 minutes. There is nothing to worry about.

Good luck

[pRetTy_aNgeL 1]

The purpose of the medical exam is to determine if you have any health conditions that need attention prior to immigrating.

The following four conditions would make you inadmissible on medical grounds:

* individuals who are found to have a communicable disease of public health significance, including, chancroid; gonorrhea; granuloma inguinale; acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS); Hansen’s disease (infectious leprosy); lymphogranuloma venereum; infectious state syphilis; and infectious tuberculosis (Class A TB)

* immigrant visa and adjustment of applicants who have not received all of the required vaccinations

* individuals who have current physical or mental disorders, with harmful behavior associated with that disorder, or past physical or mental disorders, with associated harmful behavior that is likely to recur or lead to other harmful behavior

* individuals who are found to be drug abusers or drug addicts

Other medical conditions may be categorized as Class B and include physical or mental abnormalities, diseases, or serious/permanent disabilities. Waivers may be granted for Class B medical conditions.

You will be required to provide proof of immunizations. If you have any records of immunizations (vaccinations), bring them to your appointment. The doctor will tell you if additional immunizations are needed and where you can get them (usually at your local public health department).

Examination and Testing

The doctor will examine you for certain physical and mental health conditions. You will have to remove your clothes for the medical procedures. If the doctor determines that you need more tests because of a condition found during your medical exam, you may be sent to your own doctor or to the local public health department for tests or treatment.

Be completely honest during your exam and truthfully answer any questions posed by medical staff. It is not necessary, however, to volunteer more information than is requested of you.

You will be tested for tuberculosis (TB). Applicants two years old or older will be required to have a tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray. The doctor may require an applicant younger than two to have a skin test if the child has a history of contact with a known TB case, or if there is another reason to suspect TB disease.

You will have a blood test to determine if you have syphilis (if you are 15 years of age or older) as well as to see if you have the human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) infection.

[Ed+Cindy 1]

can someone please explain to me what to expect at the medical. What are u asked and what tests if any are carried out. Thanks in advance.

It will be similar to a physical you may have had in the past.

It was not a painful or unpleasant experience for my fiance. They will take some blood and you may need a shot or two, depending on your childhood history (my fiance needed none). I think it took her about an hour, but that's including a lot of waiting time for the blood collection. She was actually with a doc for around 30 minutes.

To help yourself, bring any vaccine records you have.

I have heard of some stories in the past where a doc asks about any illegal drug use. Obviously if that is asked, answer safely.

Edited May 28, 2009 by Ed+Cindy

[JeremySusan 0]

thank you all for the information on the medical, it has eased my mind considerably. hopefully it wil not be an unpleasent experience.

thanks again for all ur advice

JeremySusan xxx