Medical Appointment in New Delhi - my experience!

[Afo 1]

Medical at Max Medcenter, New Delhi

Just wanted to share my medical experience...hope this helps some people...So here's what happened:

I took an appointment for 10am on June 1st and got there on time. The immigration medical registration room was in the basement. Was handed a small form that I had to fill in and submit.

Then I waited for half an hour before I was called and they collected my passport, copy of my passport, 3 passport photographs and appointment/interview letter - P4.

I, then, waited again for another 15 minutes and they called me to collect the fees. It was INR 2245 for blood tests, x-ray and consultation. They told me that I will pay fees for the vaccinations after consulation with the doctor.

Then I went to the first floor where they collected my blood sample and was then given a shirt and pyjamas to wear. Right after I got my x-ray done.

I was then sent to the ground floor where I waited for a nurse to take my weight, height, blood pressure and heartrate.

She then took me for an eye exam. I was then asked to wait for an hour before I could see the doctor - waiting for the doctor was the most frustrating bit.

The doctor saw me after more than an hour and a half later and did a general physical exam. She then asked me questions about my health and medical history. Since my vaccinations were complete, I did not get any more shots but those who had to get them were taken to another room. They asked for records of the following: Varicell vaccine (if no previous chickenpox history), MMR and TDP/Tdap.

I then changed out of the pyjamas they had given me and went to the basement to submit all my papers including a few sheets that the doctor had filled. At the registration desk they gave me a receipt and asked me to come in again after 8 days (3 to 5pm) to collect my report.

So that's that. It was an, well, almost smooth process.

Total time taken: Between 3 to 4 hours

All the best everyone!

Edited June 2, 2012 by Afo

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[DeW_DrOpS 21]

Medical at Max Medcenter, New Delhi

Just wanted to share my medical experience...hope this helps some people...So here's what happened:

I took an appointment for 10am on June 1st and got there on time. The immigration medical registration room was in the basement. Was handed a small form that I had to fill in and submit.

Then I waited for half an hour before I was called and they collected my passport, copy of my passport, 3 passport photographs and appointment/interview letter - P4.

I, then, waited again for another 15 minutes and they called me to collect the fees. It was INR 2245 for blood tests, x-ray and consultation. They told me that I will pay fees for the vaccinations after consulation with the doctor.

Then I went to the first floor where they collected my blood sample and was then given a shirt and pyjamas to wear. Right after I got my x-ray done.

I was then sent to the ground floor where I waited for a nurse to take my weight, height, blood pressure and heartrate.

She then took me for an eye exam. I was then asked to wait for an hour before I could see the doctor - waiting for the doctor was the most frustrating bit.

The doctor saw me after more than an hour and a half later and did a general physical exam. She then asked me questions about my health and medical history. Since my vaccinations were complete, I did not get any more shots but those who had to get them were taken to another room. They asked for records of the following: Varicell vaccine (if no previous chickenpox history), MMR and TDP/Tdap.

I then changed out of the pyjamas they had given me and went to the basement to submit all my papers including a few sheets that the doctor had filled. At the registration desk they gave me a receipt and asked me to come in again after 8 days (3 to 5pm) to collect my report.

So that's that. It was an, well, almost smooth process.

Total time taken: Between 3 to 4 hours

All the best everyone!

They asked for records of the following: Varicell vaccine (if no previous chickenpox history), MMR and TDP/Tdap.

If we dont have any records of Vaccines we had earlier than do they inject us all three vaccines ???? Coz i had Chickenpox earlier in my childhood but i dont know whether i was given vaccine or not .....So in this case will they inject all vaccines if we dont hav any records of vaccines we had in our childhood. I dont have any of the records of vaccines i had during my childhood>>>

[Afo 1]

They asked for records of the following: Varicell vaccine (if no previous chickenpox history), MMR and TDP/Tdap.

If we dont have any records of Vaccines we had earlier than do they inject us all three vaccines ???? Coz i had Chickenpox earlier in my childhood but i dont know whether i was given vaccine or not .....So in this case will they inject all vaccines if we dont hav any records of vaccines we had in our childhood. I dont have any of the records of vaccines i had during my childhood>>>

You can discuss your medical history with the doctor at the consultation. Since you have had chickenpox there is a good chance they won't give you the Varicella vaccine because you may already be immune to the disease. However, the MMR and TDP/Tdap could be administered again if you do not have a record. But of course, you should discuss all this with the doctor. He/she would be able to recommend what's best for you. And don't worry, lots of people who don't have records get booster shots.

[DeW_DrOpS 21]

You can discuss your medical history with the doctor at the consultation. Since you have had chickenpox there is a good chance they won't give you the Varicella vaccine because you may already be immune to the disease. However, the MMR and TDP/Tdap could be administered again if you do not have a record. But of course, you should discuss all this with the doctor. He/she would be able to recommend what's best for you. And don't worry, lots of people who don't have records get booster shots.

Thanxx for the reply.....Yaa...But i dont hav either of the records of any vaccines so i think i will hav to discuss with the doctor abt this issue.....

I'm from Gujarat so i will be having at Apollo Hospitals, A'bad.

Best Luck for ur Interview.

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