K-1/K-2 Medical Experience-Philippines

[ecar8 1]

Completed our medical examinations for K-1 and K-2 last week in Manila. Everything went as planed except that my finacee's son (K-2) had to have a psychological evaluation completed. This was done at a office in Quezon City that contracts with St. Lukes. Cost was 2000 peso. The evaulation is completed a week later and mailed to St. Lukes. St. Lukes indicated they would forward the evaluation to the Embassy.

I only mention it here because I don't recall seeing anything in any of the "guides" regarding a psychogical evalution for a child.

Thanks

Edmund

[apple21 953]

What's the psych evaluation for? Its only for circumstances like annulment/divorce, suicidal attempts, drug use and the likes.

Edited April 17, 2015 by apple21

[TBoneTX 45,292]

*** Country-specific thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Philippines regional forum. ***

[ecar8 1]

Not sure of the reason this was required., K-2 is a normal ,active 8 year year old boy. No divorce, no history of mental health issues. We were notiifed of this requirement when we first arrived at St. Lukes so it was not a patient specific requirment as they had not examined the kid yet.

[apple21 953]

Wow. Are you sure its for the boy?

[ecar8 1]

Yes, for the boy. I was there. After the boy was interviewed, his mother, my finacee spoke briefly with the psychologist about her findings.

[apple21 953]

Your fiancee can address your concerns. What did they talk about? Honestly this is the first time I've heard of a young child being subjected for a psych exam. It's not the norm but not the first in history too I suppose.

Edited April 17, 2015 by apple21

[ecar8 1]

From what my finacee told me, the questions were very basic, (where do you live, do you like school, etc). I posted this topic because this was the first I heard of it as well.

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