Thanks eac and demon bane.
I thought NS will have the full check-up?
I did asked my parents to send me for a full check-up but my
dad said that there'll be ECG scan there and asked me not to
worry because they'll detect my problem there. I have occassion
chest pain problem during primary and secondary school. I only
attended P.E lessons the first 2 years + in my life
because of nausetic and chest pain problem. It carries on even to
now which even climbing one floor up the stairs make me feel
very breathless and my chest felt sharp pain with fast heart-beat.
I don't want to go for hospital checkups because it's very costly.
My parents talk too much about using up money which
made me feel very discouraged to go for checkups. I'm relying
on the health check-up that NS is giving to us.
This isn't the only problem that I'm facing. I have other
problems but I don't want to disclose here because I don't feel
comfortable. I told about this problem to a couple of my trusted
friends and they urge me to get a specialist memo asap. My sec
4 form teacher urged me to seek a specialist 5 years ago
too. I have so much fear to approach a specialist. I don't even
know if I can speak it to the MO. I have the tendancy to keep
problems to myself and fear to speak out. There was one time I
fainted during P.E lesson in lower secondary because I
didn't declare I had fever the previous day. I'm in a dillemma
right now.
Source:
www.ns.sg
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NS : General Information
Pre-enlistment Medical Screening
Prior to enlistment, all pre-enlistees have to undergo a
thorough medical examination at the Medical Classification Centre
(MCC) within the Central Manpower Base (CMPB). This examination
allows the medical fitness of a pre-enlistee to be assessed and
this subsequently determines his Physical Employment Status
(PES).
Medical Screening Appointment Preparations
As part of the e-documentation, you are also required to select
your preferred medical appointment date as well as to complete the
medical questionnaire (e7F). You will need to go through the
medical questionnaire form with your parents / guardian so that
useful medical information about you is captured.
To ensure that your medical experience with us is pleasant and
that the overall screening process is not unnecessarily delayed, we
have compiled a checklist for you:
- Print out a copy of the medical questionnaire (e7F) and ensure
that your parent / guardian and you sign on the printed document.
Bring the e7F on the day of your medical appointment at MCC.
- Avoid wearing contact lenses. Wear your spectacles as you will be
required to undergo eye checks.
- Wear loose fitting clothes (e.g. shorts) to facilitate physical
examination.
- Bring along any medical documents to support your existing
medical condition (if any).
- Health Booklet (if any).
Clinical Examinations
The medical screening process takes on average 150 minutes to
complete and there is a series of test that you will have to
undertake.
Registration Station
At MCC Registration Counter, you will be required to submit your
e7F. As a form of verification, you will be asked for your NRIC or
any form of photo identification (e.g. driving license, school
pass.)
Clinical Laboratory Station
At the Clinical Laboratory Station blood samples are drawn for
G6PD, haemoglobin and blood group typing tests. Simple urine tests
to detect the presence of blood, protein and glucose (sugar) will
also be carried out for you at the Station.
Dental Station
At the Dental Station, the Dental Officer will carry out an oral
examination and Dental Charting. A Dental X-ray or
Orthopantomography (OPG) will also be conducted.
X-ray Station
A Chest x-ray (CXR) screening will also be conducted for you at
the X-ray Station for the radiological assessment of your heart and
lungs.
Eye Station
At the Eye Station routine eye tests are carried out to detect
eye abnormalities and test your visual and refractive error.
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Station
At ENT Station an audio test or audiogram will be conducted to
detect hearing abnormalities.
Station 6 (Clinical Examination Station)
Station 6 is the Clinical Examination Station, you will undergo
height, weight and blood pressure measurements. An
electrocardiogram (ECG) will also be done for you in the ECG
Room.
After completion of all the clinical investigations and
measurements, you will then be examined and evaluated by a Medical
officer.
Station 6 Counter (Post Clinical Screening)
Once you have completed the above series of medical screening,
you will be medically classified with a PES grading.
Station 6 Counter will also issue instructions for the
pre-enlistee if the pre-enlistee is to return to MCC for any
further medical investigations.
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Other
Services
MCC Eye Clinic
The Specialist Eye Clinic at MCC provides medical assessment for
eye conditions. An appointment will be made for you during the
screening procedure should it be deemed necessary. Please bring all
documents regarding any known eye condition for your
appointment.
MCC ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Clinic
The Specialist ENT Clinic provides pre-enlistment assessment for
ENT complaints. You will be informed if there is a need for you to
attend this clinic.
MCC Specialist Psychiatric Clinic
The Specialist Psychiatric Clinic at MCC aims to assess the
suitability of a pre-enlistee with regard to psychiatric conditions
already known or discovered during the screening process. It is
essential to have one parent accompany you should an appointment be
made for you and it would greatly shorten the delay to enlistment
if you bring all your pre-existing psychiatric medical records for
your appointment.
MCC Specialist Orthopedic Clinic
The specialist orthopedic clinic has the purpose of grading a
pre-enlistee with regard to any orthopedic problems. A medical
officer will be in attendance together with a senior doctor from
one of the restructured hospitals. Here we will grade you based on
your orthopedic problems. Please bring all medical reports and
X-ray films for this visit.
Medical Review
A pre-enlistee with any abnormalities noted during the medical
screening will be required to undergo medical review. This can take
several forms as appropriately decided by the Medical Officer.
Referral to SAF Military Medicine Institute (MMI) /
Government / Restructured Hospitals
The pre-enlistee may be referred to SAF MMI, government /
restructured hospitals for further investigations. If the referral
is required, he will be given a set of documents to bring along as
well as information regarding the date, time and venue.
Physical Employment Status (PES)
The PES grading assigned is based on your medical condition and
is used by the SAF in determining your vocation during your NS
period.
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Medical Referral Management System
Medical Referral Management System or MRS allows you
(pre-enlistee) to access personal medical information any time at
your convenience and to undertake medical related business within a
single setting.
Following are some of the MRS functions:
i) Online Medical Information System.
You
can view your personal medical information and be kept informed
through MRS of pending medical appointments.
ii) Application for a new Letter Of Identity
(LOI).
You can apply for a LOI that waives
consultation and investigative fees up to the point of diagnosis
instead of travelling to Central Manpower Base to obtain the
document.
iii) Reminder.
Worried that you would
forget your medical appointment? Just update your contact details
and you would receive reminder through your preferred channel.