Chest x-ray/medical

jannylou
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Chest x-ray/medical Jan 13, 2012 10:58:57 GMT

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Post by jannylou on Jan 13, 2012 10:58:57 GMT

Hi there

I'm wondering about the medical for spouses travelling to KSA.
Originally I was to be travelling with my husband to KSA but that has changed and he will now be travelling first and I will follow, probably the following month.
Am I right in thinking that I will now have to go to London to have a medical (which I didn't have to do if we were travelling together).
And do spouses have to have chest x-rays? Without going into too much detail, I have recently had major surgery which was performed partly to avoid the need for anymore chest x-rays.

Thanks in advance !

brad76 Member Posts: 14	Chest x-ray/medical Jan 14, 2012 1:03:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by brad76 on Jan 14, 2012 1:03:21 GMT I just went through the medical process in Houston and I had a Chest X-ray taken. My wife did not. She only had to have a blood test.

GroveWanderer
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Chest x-ray/medical Jan 15, 2012 10:56:25 GMT

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Post by GroveWanderer on Jan 15, 2012 10:56:25 GMT

jannylou wrote
Without going into too much detail, I have recently had major surgery which was performed partly to avoid the need for anymore chest x-rays.

Thanks in advance !

Chest x-rays are a pretty standard diagnostic tool for any one of a myriad of possible conditions (muscular, skeletal, pulmonary, viral, bacteriological etc). I am not aware of any surgery that would negate the need for any and all future chest x-rays.

So I wouldn't be too worried if you do happen to need a chest x-ray as part of a medical check-up - you will undoubtedly need to undergo a number of chest x-rays in future (unless you are blessed with absolutely 100% perfect health for the rest of your life).

According to the US National Heart, Lung and Blood Insute, "Chest x-rays are the most common x-ray test used to diagnose health problems."

I would guess that I have had on avee, at least one chest x-ray a year for the last ten years, usually for different medical reasons each time.

Carolina
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Chest x-ray/medical Jan 16, 2012 14:39:10 GMT

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Post by Carolina on Jan 16, 2012 14:39:10 GMT

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I have written to you by private e-mail but the answer is YES in the UK - and it would have to be at the agent/doctor in London you will be contacted by the agent to make the necessary arrangements for you to fly to London etc.

I will also be sending you up to date information on the other questions you have asked will try and send by tomorrow.

Good luck for now
Carolina

Post by jannylou on Jan 13, 2012 10:58:57 GMT

Post by brad76 on Jan 14, 2012 1:03:21 GMT

Post by GroveWanderer on Jan 15, 2012 10:56:25 GMT

Post by Carolina on Jan 16, 2012 14:39:10 GMT