Medical

[Mistara]

I've read through the RN site, but have been unable to find a solid answer to my question.

I am thinking of applying sometime within the next year or so, but have a minor problem, roughly 1/3 of my right lung is collapsed. Although it causes me no real problem most of the time, I am wondering how it would be looked upon in a medical?

I have taken asthma type medication in the past, although it isn't actually asthma.

Anyone know if this would effect my application to join?

[HamiltonBA]

http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/static/pages/3096.html

Health

If you are a habitual user of illegal substances, you will not be eligible to apply. Random compulsory drugs testing is practised in the Armed Forces.

The Armed Forces require anyone who joins to be medically fit to serve worldwide. New entrants to the Armed Forces undergo intensive training which is physically demanding and mentally taxing. New entrants must be of a robust constitution and free from disease or pre-existing injury to meet this challenge. If you do decide to apply and your application is accepted, you will be required to pass a full medical examination. Your application will be rejected if you fail to meet the minimum acceptable medical standard for entry. Before a Medical Officer examines you, you are asked to declare certain information about your medical history to identify obvious medical conditions for which rejection is automatic. Please note that your application will be rejected if:
a. You suffer from Epilepsy.
b. You suffer from Diabetes.
c. You suffer or have suffered from Asthma in the past four years.
d. You suffer from Colitis, Crohns Disease, or any other long standing bowel disorder or have had your spleen removed.
e. You have ever had a detached retina or corneal transplant, or had surgery to improve vision.
f. You suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis, or any other bone or joint disorders.

The above list is not exhaustive and you may find that your application is rejected due to other medical conditions, not listed, but which are subject to the discretion of the examining doctor or Service Medical Authorities.

[HamiltonBA]

Not to sure if the meaning of asthma is leteral it could mean any type form of asthma or medication... :S who knows someone will im sure.

[theotherone]

ah, was just reading the list that was posted above, what exactly qualifies as a "bone disorder"? i have a mild case of pectus carinatum, but am attempting to "hide" it through lifting and weight gaining. if it doesn't affect my physical performance, it shouldn't be a problem, should it?

[Sisyphus]

Well, I certainly don't want to pull it. But, really, there's no point in asking all the Dr Doolittles on this Forum - there are plenty of us.

Go to a recruiting office [under an alias if you like] and ask the people who can give you a real answer.

Anyway, Good Luck, however it turns out.

[theotherone]

yeah, problem is i'm canadian, and therefore a little far away from any royal navy recruiters....was just hoping there was somebody here had any idea at all.

[LEIGH]

I AM AT HOME FROM HMS RALEIGH TRAINING AT THE MOMENT , WHEN YOU FIRST ARRIVE YOU ARE GIVEN A MORE IN DEPTH MEDICAL AND DENTAL EXAMINATION & YES EVEN MORE HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE'S TO COMPLETE IF APPLYING FOR SUBMARINE SERVICE YOU HAVE TO UNDERGO A VITALAGRAPH TEST WHICH MEASURES YOUR LUNG CAPACITY ACCORDING TO HEIGHT AND AGE , ANY LUNG DISFORMATIES ARE INSTANTLY SEEN ON THE TEST RESULT SHEET .

[SeaCat]

Dont forget the good old chest x-Ray! Lots of fun, I love being radiated!
Enjoy Raleigh! Its gets worse afterwards!