Jamica Medical What to Expect?

[mike42979 57]

Ok so my Fiance is concerned about the Medical in Jamaica and wants to know what to expect, What exactly do they look at / do or touch per say? She will have her medical at Andrews Memorial Hospital.

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

The medical in Jamaica is the same as the medical in the Philippines. The doctor can be a male and the nurse will probably be a female. The doctor can be of any nationality, ie Jamaican, Indian, or African.

[mike42979 57]

The medical in Jamaica is the same as the medical in the Philippines. The doctor can be a male and the nurse will probably be a female. The doctor can be of any nationality, ie Jamaican, Indian, or African.

Ok this doesnt tell me anything, i appreciate your help but i didnt ask what race they were or even what gender, i asked what do they do in the medical as in do they do a physical Vaginal Check, breast exam ETC....

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

Ok this doesnt tell me anything, i appreciate your help but i didnt ask what race they were or even what gender, i asked what do they do in the medical as in do they do a physical Vaginal Check, breast exam ETC....

Mike, I did answer your question, the same exam that is being done in the Philippines, is the the same that will be performed in Jamaica. I do not know why you would be concern if they did a vaginal exam or not if you weren't concern about the gender and race of the person performing it. There will be a female nurse on hand to assist the doctor with whatever type of exam that will be needed to assist the patient in ensuring them that they will have a complete exam done in the most professional manner.

Now, based on the patients history as this information will be taken from the patient prior to the exam, will determine the necessity of a brief, immediate or extensive physical exam. What this statement is saying that no one on this board can say if she will be given a vaginal exam or not. The probability is that she will not be given a vaginal exam.

[mike42979 57]

Mike, I did answer your question, the same exam that is being done in the Philippines, is the the same that will be performed in Jamaica. I do not know why you would be concern if they did a vaginal exam or not if you weren't concern about the gender and race of the person performing it. There will be a female nurse on hand to assist the doctor with whatever type of exam that will be needed to assist the patient in ensuring them that they will have a complete exam done in the most professional manner.

Now, based on the patients history as this information will be taken from the patient prior to the exam, will determine the necessity of a brief, immediate or extensive physical exam. What this statement is saying that no one on this board can say if she will be given a vaginal exam or not. The probability is that she will not be given a vaginal exam.

I dont know how they do it in the Philippines and neither does she, shes 24 with no known medical problems and seems to be 100% healthy!

[HotPinay-KoolKano 10]

I dont know how they do it in the Philippines and neither does she, shes 24 with no known medical problems and seems to be 100% healthy!

The biggest thing that most of us worry about is the chest x-ray, even if she is a non-smoker, the Philippines is a polluted place, ever ridden on a jeepney? They spew choking amounts of, particulates, harmful to the lungs.

I have been encouraging my fiance to try to do as much cardiovascular exercises as possible, at bare minimum jumping jacks, as she has never owned a pair of tennis shoes in her life.

They do a full psychical, including a complete blood work analysis. Yes, they check her privates too.

Edit: See if she can get some Vitamin C & a Multivitamin and minimize sugar intake just prior to the exam, remind her white rice = sugar to the metabolism... Also no caffeine just prior either..

All the best,

Leo

Edited August 5, 2011 by Leo&Rea

[Princessblack 21]

No amount of strengthening going to help her lungs at this time. Certain work up has to be already embedded and long term in the person's body. Why so judgemental about place?

Anyway...OP I do not want to give you my experience as it was 2 yrs ago that my grand ma did it But here is what I found:

All immigration medical exams include:

Physical examination: Applicants are required to have a physical examination (to include complete disrobing), and a mental status evaluation

Tuberculin (TB) skin test: All applicants two years of age and older are required to have a Tuberculin skin test (TST)

Serologic (blood) test: All applicants 15 years of age and older are required to have serologic (blood) tests for HIV and for syphilis. Applicants under age 15 can be tested for HIV or syphilis if there is reason to suspect the possibility of infection. Civil Surgeons and Panel Physicians are required to provide pre-test counseling to all applicants who take the HIV test. If you are found to have HIV infection, the Civil Surgeon must provide you with post-test counseling

Vaccinations: Most applicants need to show that they are current with all vaccinations recommended by the U.S. public health officials

PS. The chest x-rays are done to test for TB. Sometimes a positive ppd (as some Caribbean folks MAY get due to historical and cultural) previously performed DOES NOT MEAN one has TB. But the chest x-ray will negate that altogether.

Once she completed the exams, she will come back to pick up results AND receive them in a sealed envelop which tends to have those x-ray films in them to present to interview.

I also learnt that HIV testing is no longer required. So that may or may not be a good thing.

She may have to get additional vaccinations if she is not up to date according to her immunization card.

Good luck to her.

Edited August 5, 2011 by Mrs. Blackwood