Occupational health questionnaire
Your answers to this questionnaire will help us to ensure that your elective placement will not place your health at risk and also to ensure that you are not suffering from a condition which could make it impossible for you to work safely and effectively with patients during your elective.
The information provided is treated in strict confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions: Health Questionnaire
1. Q: Do I need to submit all three pages of the health questionnaire even if I think some of the sections are not relevant to me?
A: Yes, regardless of whether you are a Medical elective or a Dental Erasmus student you must submit ALL three pages of the form.
2. Q: Can I send an immunisation print-out from my GP / Doctor instead of completing page three of the form?
A: No, even if you are submitting supporting documentation page three of the form must be completed and signed by your usual doctor or Occupational Health Service.
3. Measles and Rubella Blood tests Q: I do not have a Rubella or Measles antibody blood test result; do I need to have a blood test?
A: A blood test is not required provided your doctor can confirm you have had two doses of the MMR vaccine
4. Tuberculosis Q: I have a BCG scar, do I still require a chest x-ray, Mantoux test result or interferon gamma test result?
A: If you have not been living in the UK for the last twelve months you will need to provide a satisfactory chest x-ray result, OR Mantoux test result OR interferon gamma test result, written in English and taken within the last 6 months. If you have been resident in the UK for the last 12 months this is not required.
How to contact Occupational Health
Occupational Health
- Email: occhealth@qmul.ac.uk
- Phone: 13 8700
+44 20 7882 8700 - Fax: +44 20 7882 7053
- WWW Page: http://qm-web.ohs.qmul.ac.uk
- Address:
Occupational Health Service
Queen Mary, University of London
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Please note the Occupational Health Department only processes your occupational health questionnaire and will not be able to respond to queries about the Visiting Students' Elective Programme application process, a current application, or accommodation.