Medical for female applicant

[Dr Eng X]

I have a question regarding medical exams for female applicants;
Does the medical exam affect if you are not sure of pregnancy yet?
In terms of CIC procedure, process, time and in medical terms affect baby, ... !!

How and why?

 

[amikety]

The medical exam itself doesn't have issues, however, an x-ray shouldn't be performed on a pregnant woman. It can have severe birth defects in the baby.

 

[Dr Eng X]

The medical exam itself doesn't have issues, however, an x-ray shouldn't be performed on a pregnant woman. It can have severe birth defects in the baby.

Thanks,
When is it safe to take medicals? If you are not sure as in very early days of pregnancy
Is there a way to redo a >15months expired medical?
In terms of CIC procedure, process, time How and why?

 

[amikety]

Thanks,
When is it safe to take medicals? If you are not sure as in very early days of pregnancy
Is there a way to redo a >15months expired medical?
In terms of CIC procedure, process, time How and why?

The doctor's visit and bloodwork can be done at any time as long as there's no complications. As you may know, drawing blood can make some people dizzy, so she might want to have someone go with her. If she has any complications, especially blood related, like high blood pressure, she should consult her doctor (not the panel physican) first.

Unfortunately it's really not safe to do an x-ray on a pregnant woman. Many radiologists will refuse. Like I said earlier, x-rays can cause severe birth defects in a fetus. Some people have reported finding doctors will to do it, but it doesn't sound safe to me. Depending on how high she's carrying the baby, it can be impossible as well. Personally, I wouldn't risk it.

Has CIC requested a new medical? I would only redo it if they request a new medical. They may extend the old medical (Up to their discretion - no one is sure of the why or how to how they decide).

As far as why they would want a new medical - it's CIC's job to make sure they don't admit a public health risk.

 

[messenger]

I have a question regarding medical exams for female applicants;
Does the medical exam affect if you are not sure of pregnancy yet?
In terms of CIC procedure, process, time and in medical terms affect baby, ... !!

How and why?

Your questions are definetelly hitting a sensitive nerve here!

My spouse did her medicals including X-Rays on January 31 2013. 15 days later we had a confirmed pregnancy test and she is now 17 weeks into the pregnancy!
I must tell you that although I do not discuss this with her, this thing is eating me up everyday. Her OB-GYN told us not to worry.
I would recommend to anyone to have a medical pregnancy test before is committed to go through the X-Rays test.
I read some stories here that the CIC does not care very much about ordering more X-Rays and if can't have them, then they delay your process.
I don't know why X-Rays are needed on spousal applications really, as I am not qualified but in the 80' and 90's it was not a requirement for immigration.
If you ask my personal opinion on this I believe is a little inhumane to have people go through this!

Regards
messenger

 

[amikety]

Your questions are definetelly hitting a sensitive nerve here!

My spouse did her medicals including X-Rays on January 31 2013. 15 days later we had a confirmed pregnancy test and she is now 17 weeks into the pregnancy!
I must tell you that although I do not discuss this with her, this thing is eating me up everyday. Her OB-GYN told us not to worry.
I would recommend to anyone to have a medical pregnancy test before is committed to go through the X-Rays test.
I read some stories here that the CIC does not care very much about ordering more X-Rays and if can't have them, then they delay your process.
I don't know why X-Rays are needed on spousal applications really, as I am not qualified but in the 80' and 90's it was not a requirement for immigration.
If you ask my personal opinion on this I believe is a little inhumane to have people go through this!

Regards
messenger

Mainly, to check for lung scarring - a common sign of TB.

 

[rebecassss]

Mainly, to check for lung scarring - a common sign of TB.

Exactly. The medical check (for spouses) is about communicable disease as spouses are exempt from the rule about excessive demand on the healthcare system. The idea is that if communicable disease is found, the applicant has to get it treated before they can land. It doesn't make much sense to be honest. I'd been in Canada two years before my medical - plenty of time to pass TB or whatever else around if I'd had something.

But delay the xray until you know for sure about the pregnancy. If the applicant is pregnant she'll have to wait until the pregnancy is over.

 

[Dr Eng X]

The doctor's visit and bloodwork can be done at any time as long as there's no complications. As you may know, drawing blood can make some people dizzy, so she might want to have someone go with her. If she has any complications, especially blood related, like high blood pressure, she should consult her doctor (not the panel physican) first.

Unfortunately it's really not safe to do an x-ray on a pregnant woman. Many radiologists will refuse. Like I said earlier, x-rays can cause severe birth defects in a fetus. Some people have reported finding doctors will to do it, but it doesn't sound safe to me. Depending on how high she's carrying the baby, it can be impossible as well. Personally, I wouldn't risk it.

Has CIC requested a new medical? I would only redo it if they request a new medical. They may extend the old medical (Up to their discretion - no one is sure of the why or how to how they decide).

As far as why they would want a new medical - it's CIC's job to make sure they don't admit a public health risk.

Thanks again,
as far as I know from CIC website in one of its manuals...the medical can be extended if a request is placed by VO within the 15 months from the last medical...
Some people are requested to redo medical for all but the x-ray...I do hope so
The problem right now is we do not know if there is a baby or not it is too early...I do however suggest doing it right after finishing the period however in our case the MDP are in vacations and request an appointment.
We would like to redo the medical during the safe time and before their likely request.

 

[Dr Eng X]

Your questions are definetelly hitting a sensitive nerve here!

My spouse did her medicals including X-Rays on January 31 2013. 15 days later we had a confirmed pregnancy test and she is now 17 weeks into the pregnancy!
I must tell you that although I do not discuss this with her, this thing is eating me up everyday. Her OB-GYN told us not to worry.
I would recommend to anyone to have a medical pregnancy test before is committed to go through the X-Rays test.
I read some stories here that the CIC does not care very much about ordering more X-Rays and if can't have them, then they delay your process.
I don't know why X-Rays are needed on spousal applications really, as I am not qualified but in the 80' and 90's it was not a requirement for immigration.
If you ask my personal opinion on this I believe is a little inhumane to have people go through this!

Regards
messenger

The whole process is inhumane to say the least

 

[canuck_in_uk]

The whole process is inhumane to say the least

The process is not inhumane; it's necessary to protect Canada and Canadians, as TB, especially drug-resistant TB, is a very serious disease.

I had to undergo chest X-rays for visas to Australia and the UK. My partner had to get one for his Australian and NZ visas. These countries protect the health of their citizens.

The only argument that can be made against the chest X-ray is for people immigrating from equally developed countries as Canada with little to no risk for TB and who have never in their life been to a TB risk country.

 

[amikety]

The process is not inhumane; it's necessary to protect Canada and Canadians, as TB, especially drug-resistant TB, is a very serious disease.

I had to undergo chest X-rays for visas to Australia and the UK. My partner had to get one for his Australian and NZ visas. These countries protect the health of their citizens.

The only argument that can be made against the chest X-ray is for people immigrating from equally developed countries as Canada with little to no risk for TB and who have never in their life been to a TB risk country.

Or have been completely vaccinated, including boosters.

It's definitely not inhumane. Would you want someone moving in next door with a deadly, highly contagious illness?