Some useful tips for medical

[Oz2US 0]

I have just finished my medical here in Sydney and thought I'd share a few things with everyone which might save a small bit of money and hassle.

1. They will ask you for your immunization records. Now, unfortunately the receptionist who I spoke to specified that it had to be your childhood immunizations (what is referred to in Australia as the "Blue Book"). However, you might have other immunizations, from other times and places in your life. I suggest getting your GP to run a full blood work of all immunizations (in Australia, you can do this through the Medicare system and not have to pay for any investigation). This is highly recommended, I've lost a bit more money because I had to get immunized for things I'm already immunized for, but don't have paperwork to prove! Plus, this means you can skip the blood work part of the medical (unless the doctor decides otherwise, of course).

They want your records for childhood (if you can) otherwise whatever you've had in the last 10 years. I think the full blood works by your GP will help considerably.

2. Make sure to bring your case number to the appointment, your passport, and any other relevant documentation they will ask for. The Dr. that I saw also stipulated that I had to buy an express post (500g) envelope so that they can mail it directly to the embassy.

3. You will retain the original copy of the chest x-ray. Do not lose this! You may need it as proof at your port of entry should they wish to ensure it was done properly.

4. You will need to pay for the blood test and the x-ray directly to the places they send you to. You then pay a final bill to the doctor for the consultation and any immunizations he gives you.

Hope this helps!

[Tristan n Isolde 2]

I have just finished my medical here in Sydney and thought I'd share a few things with everyone which might save a small bit of money and hassle.

1. They will ask you for your immunization records. Now, unfortunately the receptionist who I spoke to specified that it had to be your childhood immunizations (what is referred to in Australia as the "Blue Book"). However, you might have other immunizations, from other times and places in your life. I suggest getting your GP to run a full blood work of all immunizations (in Australia, you can do this through the Medicare system and not have to pay for any investigation). This is highly recommended, I've lost a bit more money because I had to get immunized for things I'm already immunized for, but don't have paperwork to prove! Plus, this means you can skip the blood work part of the medical (unless the doctor decides otherwise, of course).

They want your records for childhood (if you can) otherwise whatever you've had in the last 10 years. I think the full blood works by your GP will help considerably.

2. Make sure to bring your case number to the appointment, your passport, and any other relevant documentation they will ask for. The Dr. that I saw also stipulated that I had to buy an express post (500g) envelope so that they can mail it directly to the embassy.

3. You will retain the original copy of the chest x-ray. Do not lose this! You may need it as proof at your port of entry should they wish to ensure it was done properly.

4. You will need to pay for the blood test and the x-ray directly to the places they send you to. You then pay a final bill to the doctor for the consultation and any immunizations he gives you.

Hope this helps!

I have a question, my man called the dr to set up his medical and then they emailed all the stuff. Well in the email it says to bring the form that Sydney sends you in packet three, but the email from Sydney says to get it from the doctor. Where did you get your form for the medical

[Oz2US 0]

I have a question, my man called the dr to set up his medical and then they emailed all the stuff. Well in the email it says to bring the form that Sydney sends you in packet three, but the email from Sydney says to get it from the doctor. Where did you get your form for the medical

The medical place I went to had all the forms needed. I didn't need to bring anything. However, each Dr. has a different system (the one I went to didn't email me, for example). Best to call the Dr. and ask them directly due to confusion.