DIVING MEDICAL
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
The basic consultation and examination only require one visit which lasts thirty minutes. The diving medical focuses on the standard diving medical application form, which the patient has to bring to the consultation with his/her log-book.
The important issues are the patient’s medical history, family history and current medications while the examination includes an assessment of the blood pressure, pulse, heart, lungs, body mass index, urine analysis and general health status of the individual. Occasionally a chest xray and/or an ECG (electrocardiograph) will be mandatory.
The ECG will be performed in our clinic, by our nurse. The chest xray will be taken in one of our local radiology departments, arranged by our doctor. Subsequently the completed form will be signed and stamped by our doctor, detailing your medical fitness to dive.
APPOINTMENTS FOR DIVING MEDICALS
To make the appointment, please contact our reception staff on 01-2000501 or
01-2000502.
Please remember that a urine sample will be required. The container will be provided to you on the day at our clinic.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
The consultation and examination only require one visit which lasts thirty minutes. The medical focuses of the patient’s medical history, family history and current medications while the examination includes an assessment of the blood pressure, body mass index, eyesight, urine analysis and general health status of the individual.
Subsequently a written profile will be forwarded to the patient and/or to his/her employer, outlining all results and recommendations made by our doctor.
WHAT ADDITIONAL TESTS CAN BE INCLUDED?
These tests are performed in our clinic but only if specifically requested by the employer. It is therefore advisable to discuss this with the doctor in advance, as these investigations are not part of the routine pre-employment medical. These also carry an additional fee.
- Toxicology Screen (to assess for illegal drug use)
- Electrocardiograph (ECG)
- Spirometry
- Haematology profile (FBC)
- Liver biochemistry (LFT)
- Kidney biochemistry (U&E)
- Thyroid function test
- Fasting Lipids
- Fasting Glucose
- Ultrasound Scan (now available in Slievemore)
Some of the additional tests as listed below are carried out in a local hospital (eg. Blackrock Clinic, St. Vincent's, Beacon Clinic), which our doctor will arrange ;
- Chest Xray
- Stress/Exercise ECG
- DEXA Scan (for osteoporosis)
APPOINTMENTS FOR PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICALS
To make the appointment, please contact our reception staff on 01-2000501 or
01-2000502. Please remember that a urine sample will be required. The container will be provided on the day at our clinic.