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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AND MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
Detailed information regarding health requirements for visa applicants is explained thoroughly on the Immigration website
See: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/health-requirements/
Medical examinations conducted overseas are generally only acceptable if conducted by Panel doctors. A Panel doctor is a doctor or a radiologist who has been appointed by the Australian Government to perform medical examinations on visa applicants who have applied from outside Australia.
For a list of High Commission Panel Doctors.
See: http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas/s/sri-lanka/panel-doctors.htm
When do I visit a Panel doctor?
You should not have your visa medical examination until you have been formally requested to do so by the office processing your visa application.
Do I visit both a Panel doctor and a radiologist?
In most cases, you should attend a Panel doctor first and, if an x-ray is required, the Panel doctor will refer you to a Panel radiologist. In some cases, however, you will be advised by the department that only a radiological examination is required for your visa application. In these instances, the department will supply you with a list of Panel radiologists.
Referrals
In some countries, you may need a referral from a doctor to make an appointment with a radiologist.
Note: If you are advised that only a radiological examination is required for your visa application, you do not need to attend a Panel doctor to obtain a referral.