RECREATIONAL DIVING MEDICALS

This will depend on whether you have any medical issues that need assessment. In general, please bring:​

• details of any significant health problems, eg. clinic letters, investigations results, discharge summaries

• details of any regular medications

• any specific forms or paperwork your dive organisation requires completing

Please note that for certain medical conditions, in particular diabetes and mental health issues such as depression and/or anxiety, additional information is required - please contact me to discuss before booking an appointment.

The medical is tailored to your precise circumstances. I will focus on whatever issue(s) are most important to you, and those I deem necessary to ensure you are safe to undertake diving. In general, the medical will include:

• a detailed history, exploring any medical problems or concerns you may have

• a full physical examination

• selected tests, for example spirometry (lung function testing), audiometry (hearing testing), ECG, urinalysis, exercise testing

Usually no more than 30 minutes.

This varies between different diving organisations. PADI certificates are valid for 1 year, after which they may need to be renewed. BSAC, SAA and some other organisations allow a validity period to be specified, from 1 year to indefinite.

Hyperdive is committed to providing all of our patients with exceptional care. When a patient cancels without giving enough notice, they prevent another patient from being seen. Please notify us of any changes or cancellations to your appointment as far in advance as possible, and at the latest 48 hours before your scheduled appointment, to avoid a cancellation fee. To cancel a Monday appointment, please notify us by 2:00 pm on Friday.

We will do our best to accommodate any changes, but if prior notification is not given, or received less than 48 hours prior to the booking, any fees paid are non-refundable. You can notify us by using the contact form on the website, or by calling 07539 467990.