Medical in Halifax, NS 10/16/08

[Jenni and Bo 0]

So i'll paraphrase for those who are curious, although my experience seemed the norm from other reviews I have read

Doctor Doane on Quinpool Rd in Halifax, Nova Scotia

-Got to the Doctor's office 20 mins early on Thursday. He did height/weight, checked my eyes.

-Asked for my pictures which he attached to the diffrent forms I would need to take to the hospital.

-Went down a list of questions (all which I answered no to - he seemed pretty impressed for some reason LOL).

-Looked at my immunization records ( only had my one from NB, but he didn't care)Told me the only shot I need is my Gardisil! WOOT! I thought I would need about 4 (I'll get my garidisil shot this week and my family Doctor will fax him proof that it had been given.)

- Looked at my ears, nose and throat. Checked my heart beat, pulse and breathing

-Told me to undress (receptionist came in the room) and stand up to check for flat footedness, hernias, external deformities. Then did the 'lower checks'.

-Told me to dress again. Gave me my paperwork and instructions for the hospital.

-Asked for his 210.00$ 190.00$ for the exam, 20.00$ for the courier cost.

-Went to the hospital (Victoria General - Centennial Building) and to the office. Paid 82.00$ for the xray and blood work I needed done. They gave me a reciept and told me not to lose it - all the nurses in the various areas would need to see it.

-Went up to X-ray (3rd floor Dickson Building) - waited an hour and a half *gag* just to get registered in. Had a very nice nurse. Went into X-ray where I waited another 30 mins. Got changed, and was called about10 mins after I changed. Two views of the chest are done. One straight on, the other on the side with arms above your head. I waited 10 mins after that to get the burnt CD results from the nurse.

-Went down to blood collection services (1st floor Dickson Building). Waited about 20 minutes with another woman who was getting bloodwork for her Canadian papers Nurse was uber quick - one vial of blood for HIV test and another one (not sure what it was for). Since I had had chicken pox twice as a kid, I didn't need that test done (although I had had it done at home for be sure). If you haven't had it, or just had it once, the doctor will probably run that test as well.

So, 4 1/2 hours and 300.00$ later, I was done. A lot of very friendly people through the day. Dr. Doane is very nice and quite professional. Staff at the VG were great Now all I have left is the wait to the interview

<3 Jen

[Cassie 8]

Yep, sounds about right, although the prices have gone up! oye!

[Izoom 0]

Sounds like Danielle's experience was similar as well. Glad to see he's a good doctor and hear pleasant reviews of the process. In a way, I feel

sort of helpless that the spouse has to go through all these hoops while I, the US citizen, just sort of sits here and waits patiently. I wish I had to

go through a medical or something, so that not all the burden is on her.

[Flames9_RN 358]

yep, about the same as it was in 2004!!! He used to have a brother that did physicals as well.

[Jenni and Bo 0]

Sounds like Danielle's experience was similar as well. Glad to see he's a good doctor and hear pleasant reviews of the process. In a way, I feel

sort of helpless that the spouse has to go through all these hoops while I, the US citizen, just sort of sits here and waits patiently. I wish I had to

go through a medical or something, so that not all the burden is on her.

Bo said the same thing, especially after we figured out the time and travelling that would go into the whole process. I told him not to worry though, and I'm sure Danielle feels the same way - it's all worth it, no matter how much travelling, poking and prodding we have to endure

Jen