Medical in London with children...any info?

[chloe 1]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone here has been through the medical in London with children?

Basically, I should be receiving packet 3 (hopefully) in the not too distant future and

Im looking for info on what the medical actually includes for children.

My daughter is 7 and obviously I want to be able to prepare her for what will

happen.

Im aware that there will be blood tests and Xrays etc, but are there any other physical exams for kids?

If anyone could help, Id be most grateful, just trying to be as prepared as possible...

and prepare her for the day..

Many Thanks

Chloe

Edited November 9, 2006 by chloe

[Mags 112]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone here has been through the medical in London with children?

Basically, I should be receiving packet 3 (hopefully) in the not too distant future and

Im looking for info on what the medical actually includes for children.

My daughter is 7 and obviously I want to be able to prepare her for what will

happen.

Im aware that there will be blood tests and Xrays etc, but are there any other physical exams for kids?

If anyone could help, Id be most grateful, just trying to be as prepared as possible...

and prepare her for the day..

Many Thanks

Chloe

Okay, my 12 year old son had a medical with me.

He didn't need to have an x-ray or blood tests. In fact, all he had was his height/weight taken, his eyes checked and a medical history taken down. Then the doc tapped his chest a few times and palpated his stomach...and that was it!

The vaccinations he needed were listed on the back of the packet 3 medical leaflet. My son's was up to date with everything, but he did need to have a series of 3 Hep B injections, which I got done at my local GP's for a fee of £30.

Edited November 9, 2006 by mags

[chloe 1]

thanks Mags,

thats great, has put my mind at ease...

we're off next Tuesday to get a few jabs..

My daughters first Hep B and Im going to have a few to get me up to date.

Thanks again

Chloe

[Mags 112]

No problem. If you are going to the Basil Mansions doctors, pay a trip into the Harrod's Food Hall afterwards (literally 2 minutes away) and reward her with a Krispy Kreme donut!

[chloe 1]

will do, she loves them...

I think Ill need something a little stronger, than a Krispy Kreme,

after the actual Interview though!!!!