Medical Exam Inquiry

[TnJ 131]

Should there be any cause for alarm if one goes through the medical exam with a recent and/or previous diagnosis of depression IF there is no history of harming self or others and no intentions to do so?

[Pitaya 2,576]

Should there be any cause for alarm if one goes through the medical exam with a recent and/or previous diagnosis of depression IF there is no history of harming self or others and no intentions to do so?

Personal medical issues are likely not in the purview of a visa immigration site. Consider contacting your personal health care professional.

[forgivennt4saken 16]

Should there be any cause for alarm if one goes through the medical exam with a recent and/or previous diagnosis of depression IF there is no history of harming self or others and no intentions to do so?

No it will not matter as long as there is not a history of violence nor self inflicted injuries.

[TnJ 131]

Personal medical issues are likely not in the purview of a visa immigration site. Consider contacting your personal health care professional.

The inquiry is in regard to the Immigration and Nationality act 212(a)(1)(A)(iii)(I) and (II). An immigrant medical examination conducted by an appointed panel physician is quite relevant to an immigration discussion board.

No it will not matter as long as there is not a history of violence nor self inflicted injuries.

Thanks.

[Tahoma 2,291]

I posted on your thread in the Philippines forum.

[lipra27 0]

Hello everyone I have a question regarding my son 4year old,we will have our medical this coming may 15,I am wondering if he still need to undergo for skin test even he was already treated (6month treatment) and almost 2years ago now..I already got a medical certification from our pediatrician indicating that he was completed his treatment..

[TnJ 131]

I posted on your thread in the Philippines forum.

I read it and appreciate your detailed feedback. Thanks.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Hello everyone I have a question regarding my son 4year old,we will have our medical this coming may 15,I am wondering if he still need to undergo for skin test even he was already treated (6month treatment) and almost 2years ago now..I already got a medical certification from our pediatrician indicating that he was completed his treatment..

Please start your own topic instead of asking your question in someone else's. It will get you faster responses and not derail the thread.

[TnJ 131]

Hello everyone I have a question regarding my son 4year old,we will have our medical this coming may 15,I am wondering if he still need to undergo for skin test even he was already treated (6month treatment) and almost 2years ago now..I already got a medical certification from our pediatrician indicating that he was completed his treatment..

He will get a skin test as this is a protocol for kids regardless of history. You shouldn't have any problems if he was treated and the test is negative. Bring any doctor's reports with you. You will be questioned on his medical history.

How do the TB TIs using Cultures and Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) affect the TB evaluation in children?

To help detect TB in children, the TB TIs using Cultures and Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) require that children aged 2 through 14 years undergo a TB skin test if they are medically screened in countries where the TB rate is 20 cases or more per 100,000 population. If the skin test is positive, a chest X-ray is required. If the chest X-ray suggests TB, cultures and three sputum smears are required.

For a sputum smear, a small amount of mucus is collected from deep in the lungs (sputum), smeared on a slide, and viewed under a microscope to look for TB bacteria. A culture involves putting a sputum sample (i.e., a small amount of mucus from deep in the lungs) in a petri dish to see if TB bacteria grows.

http://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/exams/ti/panel/tuberculosis-panel-technical-instructions-faq.html

[Pitaya 2,576]

The inquiry is in regard to the Immigration and Nationality act 212(a)(1)(A)(iii)(I) and (II). An immigrant medical examination conducted by an appointed panel physician is quite relevant to an immigration discussion board.

Thanks.

"Should there be ANY cause for alarm if one goes through the medical exam with a recent and/or previous diagnosis of depression IF there is no history of harming self or others and no intentions to do so?" (emphasis added)

Sorry, I evidently misunderstood the intent of your question due to the perceived vagueness of your initial inquiry. I was unsure from what perspective you were coming from, personal confidential medical information or visa-related?....

Edited May 7, 2012 by A&B

[TnJ 131]

"Should there be ANY cause for alarm if one goes through the medical exam with a recent and/or previous diagnosis of depression IF there is no history of harming self or others and no intentions to do so?" (emphasis added)

Sorry, I evidently misunderstood the intent of your question due to the perceived vagueness of your initial inquiry. I was unsure from what perspective you were coming from, personal confidential medical information or visa-related?....

No problem. I should have referenced the law in concern that I was referring to initially.