FORM B
TO BE FILLED IN BY THE DOCTOR
This form is to be completed by the doctor after reading through the Applicant’s Medical History Form (Form A).
Note to Candidate: Please hand this Form and the accompanying letter to the doctor examining you and ask her or him to return them to your Servants Home Team Coordinator.
Note for the Doctor: This applicant is applying for a demanding overseas assignment. For this reason a form has been devised to help detect any signs of ill-health which could if undiscovered lead to serious loss of time, expense or termination of service. Thank you for taking care in completing it.
Please read through Form A that has been filled in by the applicant, then complete Form B.
Because this applicant will be serving an underprivileged community overseas through a registered charity we would ask that you keep any charge to as low a rate as possible. Thank you for your assistance.
Name of applicant ______
Likely country of service ______
Likely length of service ______
EXAMINATION BY DOCTOR
GENERAL CONDITION
Condition and appearance: ______
Weight: ______
Height: ______
Body Mass Index: ______
Anaemia: ______
Jaundice: ______
Signs of thyroid disorder: ______
Hands and nails: ______
Lymph glands:______
Oedema:______
EYES
Pupils: ______
Signs of cataracts:______
Fundi: ______
State of conjunctivae: ______
Other:______
Ears: ______
Nose/sinus: ______
Mouth/fauces: ______
Teeth: ______
CARDIO-VASCULAR
Pulse Rate: ______
Rhythm: ______
BP(1): ______
Repeat if over 140/90 (2): ______
Heart sounds: ______
Heart size: ______
Any sign of heart failure: ______
RESPIRATORY AND CHEST
Chest movements: ______
Percussion: ______
Breath sounds: ______
Breast examination (for women aged 45 and over): ______
GASTRO-INTESTINAL
Abnormal swelling: ______
Tenderness on palpation: ______
Masses: ______
Hernias: ______
External genitalia (men – if indicated only): ______
Organomegaly: ______
Rectal examination (if indicated): ______
Pelvic examination (if indicated): ______
NEUROLOGICAL
Power:______
Sensation:______
Reflexes: ______
Coordination: ______
Gait: ______
BACK AND LEGS
Painful or swollen vertebrae: ______
Straight-leg raising: ______
Varicose veins: ______
Plantar reflexes: ______
Condition of feet: ______
Hip or knee abnormalities: ______
SKIN/HAIR/NAILS
Fungal infection: ______
Sun-induced skin changes: ______
Abnormal hair loss/growth: ______
Any other abnormalities: ______
PSYCHOLOGICAL
Signs of abnormal anxiety of stress: ______
Signs of depressive illness: ______
Signs of high alcohol intake: ______
Any other abnormal features: ______
TESTS AND INVESTIGATIONS
Please arrange the following investigations where indicated and enclose results (not required for children under 18 unless indicated).
Required Tests:NormalAbnormal
Urine (sugar, albumin, blood)______
Full Blood Count______
Liver Function tests______
Renal Function (creatinine)______
Hepatitis A antibodies ______
Hepatitis B antibodies ______
Test only if Clinically Indicated
Fasting lipids/glucose______
Cervical smear (where relevant)______
Blood group (if not known)______
HIV (where requested)______
Chest Xray______
Please specify any other investigations you have felt it necessary to carry out :
OUTCOME
Review of applicant’s health problems:
After discussing with applicant please comment on the following:
Any problems in applicant’s family history? ______
Any problems in applicant’s past history? ______
Any problems in applicant’s present condition? ______
Any problems found on medical examination?
______
Please give your opinion on the medical fitness of this candidate to withstand the demands of overseas service, often far from medical help ______
Are there any conditions you would place? ______
______
Thank you for completing this Form
Signed ______Date______
Name ______
Address ______
Phone No ______Fax No ______
Email ______
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