Paramedical Examination by a Registered Nurse

General

A Paramedical Examination:

• is performed by a Registered Nurse
• generally takes about 30-45 minutes to complete
• may be conducted in a Medical Clinic, or at the applicant's home or workplace depending on location and availability of qualified Pathrec personnel

Procedure

A Paramedical Examination has 2 parts:

• medical questionnaire (medical history of applicant and immediate family)
• physical examination

If a TeleCheck (Tele-underwriting interview) has been carried out beforehand by a Pathrec Registered Nurse, the time required for the examination is significantly reduced:

• only the physical examination is required
• the TeleCheck interview is made available to the Pathrec nurse to inform and aid preparation for the examination

During the physical examination, measurements will be taken of the applicant including:

• height
• weight
• blood pressure
• chest and abdomen

Preparation

A urine sample will also be required at the time of the examination. Clients will need to drink at least two glasses of water prior to the appointment to ensure they are well hydrated. Urine is tested for Blood, Sugar and Protein.