Medical, when was your last?

MagicMarker

Mine was about 2, maybe 3 years ago with my job at the time. It was actually really good of them, it was on the premises and completely free.

Nurse came in, saw everyone one by one over about 2 or 3 days. We did blood tests, EKG, urine test, weight/bmi, also lung/breathing test. Then a couple of weeks later a doctor came in and went through the results with us.

Considering I'm in a shítty condition physically, I was fine except for slightly high cholesterol, although he did say I'm at risk from diabetes:(

So, when was yours, how did it go?

Also, if I wanted a similar medical, do I just go to a GP? Would they do everything as stated above? Would they do anything more or less?

Ta very much.

Tannylan

Never had one

MagicMarker

Well, if it wasn't for the job, I would never have had one either:)

Tom Dunne

MagicMarker wrote: »

So, when was yours, how did it go?

I had one about two weeks ago, as I mentioned in the thread I started.

All went surprisingly well, apart from high cholesterol.

MagicMarker wrote: »

Also, if I wanted a similar medical, do I just go to a GP? Would they do everything as stated above? Would they do anything more or less?

Depends on the GP and what facilities they have. Where I go to, it is more of a medical center, so they have all the relevant equipment, including ECG.

But yes, your GP would be able to do most of the tests.

Mr Magnolia

About 6 months ago, everything came back fine.

Alun

Never had one either, for a job or otherwise.

Ruu_Old

A few months ago for life insurance policy, went extremely well.

challengemaster

Never had one.. Would be interested to get one though! Just to see like

admiralofthefleet

2004, for a job. came back perfect.

ArphaRima

I do a medical once a year for work. Very thorough.

But I dont think its the same as a general medical. My medical is looking for very specific things to do with breathing, eyesight, heart condition, etc.

To my knowledge they wouldnt investigate anything unusual unless it affected one of the criteria for work. They might tell me to of course...

Futurism

I would get one but how necessary is it for an 18 year old? :rolleyes:

MagicMarker

Futurism wrote: »

I would get one but how necessary is it for an 18 year old? :rolleyes:

Well considering only old people get sick, it's probably not necessary at all. :rolleyes:

ArphaRima

Well I started my job at 18. Plenty of people failed the medical. Most for very small things.
Some people for heart defects, diabetes, epilepsy, etc. All were unaware they had them. Age not a factor is what I'm trying to say.

Futurism

MagicMarker wrote: »

Well considering only old people get sick, it's probably not necessary at all. :rolleyes:

fluffer wrote: »

Well I started my job at 18. Plenty of people failed the medical. Most for very small things.
Some people for heart defects, diabetes, epilepsy, etc. All were unaware they had them. Age not a factor is what I'm trying to say.

Hence the :rolleyes:

I plan on getting one soon actually. Hopefully everything will be fine.

Dord

I've never had one.

tribulus

Free job related medicals ftw!


July of last year was my last one. Hearing and vision perfect, colour vision normal, teeth fine, urine fine, blood fine, testicles fine clean bill of health.

Krieg

10 months ago. Turned out that I have pretty crap eye sight and I was told I would have to get glasses (never got them though). Everything else was fine, apart from the doctor being a thunderin bitch! :P