Mid & End of Assignment Medical
With the exception of those abroad for short periods of time, or attending meetings or workshops in good quality hotels, we recommend that mission partners and relief and development workers should have a Mid or Post Assignment Medical.
These medicals are designed to discuss any known health concerns as well as to screen for potential health problems before they cause symptoms.
InterHealth is a participating research centre in the Geosentinel Survey, the Global Surveillance Network of the Institute for Travel Medicine and the Centres for Disease Control. We see thousands of individuals returning from international projects and from this research have found over 50% of individuals finishing international projects are diagnosed ‘ill’ on return, having some form of health problem ranging from communicable diseases, psychological health issues (primarily cumulative stress) or the exacerbation of a pre-existing health condition.
These studies emphasise the importance of effectively screening individuals on completing their assignments in order that issues are identified before they become problematic.
Fulfilling duty of care
The Mid and End of Assignment Medicals also enable sending organisations to fulfil their duty of care and gain health clearance for their personnel to return to work in their home country or in preparation for their next international assignment. They involve a 45 minute appointment with a member of our clinical team. Screening tests, particularly for tropical diseases are commonly sought due to the nature of the individual's assignment and the specific country they have visited. There is an additional charge for these tests.
Mid Assignment Medical
A full medical suitable for staff and volunteers who have returned from an overseas assignment and are returning overseas, giving the opportunity to deal with any health problems that have arisen during their assignment, as well as preparing for next assignment.
Subscriber price: £150 Standard price: £210 Length: 45 minutes
Mid-Assignment Child Medical
Suitable for children under 18 years, accompanying parents on long overseas assignments where a full medical is required.
Subscriber price: £83 Standard price: £116 Length: 30 minutes
End of Assignment Adult Medical
A full medical suitable for staff and volunteers who are not returning overseas, giving the opportunity to deal with any health problems that have arisen during their assignment.
Subscriber price: £130 Standard price: £182 Length: 45 minutes
End of Assignment Child Medical
A full medical suitable for children under 18 years who are not returning overseas, to deal with any health problems that have arisen whilst overseas.
Subscriber price: £62 Standard price: £87 Length: 30 minutes
Returners Medical Check-Up (standard)
A short medical suitable for volunteers returning from short assignments overseas, giving the opportunity to deal with any specific health issues. Includes standard tests - further tests at additional charge if appropriate.
Subscriber price: £106 Standard price: £143 Length: 20-25 minutes
Returners Medical Check-Up (including Bilharzia screening)
Short medical & tests as above plus Schistosome test for Bilharzia if any possible exposure to fresh water risk in sub-Saharan Africa.
Subscriber price: £132 Standard price: £177 Length: 20-25 minutes