Med-Track Plus
Summary
What is Med-Track Plus?
Why is Schlumberger offering Med-Track Plus?
If you are over 40 years of age, and only if you are over 40 years of age, Schlumberger is offering you and your dependent, the possibility of performing a more in-depth medical check up in addition to your standard Med-Track physical once every 3 years. We have called this "Med-Track Plus".
Standard Med-Track physicals and all scientific studies show that certain medical problems occur more frequently in men and women over 40 years of age.
The Med-Track Plus program targets certain health issues which are more common in men and women over 40 years of age - in particular the increased risk of glaucoma, cancer and cardio-vascular diseases.
Is Med-Track Plus mandatory?
No, the medical tests included in the Med-Track Plus are not mandatory.
Do I still need to do the standard Med-Track physical every 3 years?
Yes, the standard Med-Track physical must still be performed every 3 years to validate fitness to work.
When should Med-Track Plus be performed?
The Med-Track Plus should be performed every 3 years, at the same time, if possible, as the standard Med-Track examination.
Where can the Med-Track Plus be performed?
Not all medical centers performing the standard Med-Track examination have the specialists or equipment required to perform the Med-Track Plus.
Check with the doctor who performs your standard Med-Track whether his medical facility is capable of doing the Med-Track Plus tests or ask him to refer you to the appropriate specialists or medical center.
Can Med-Track Plus be performed with the same level of quality all over the world?
No. Not all medical centers around the world can perform the exams listed in Med-Track Plus with a high level of quality.
Discuss with the doctor performing the standard Med-Track if their facility is equipped to perform the additional tests. If the facility performing the standard Med-Track cannot do the exams in Med-Track Plus these can be organized in another medical center by the employee/dependent.
International SOS and Schlumberger have no control over the quality of medical testing in medical centers around the world. .
Payment and Reimbursement of Med-Track Plus
Will Schlumberger pay for any additional travel or lodging required by the Med-Track Plus physical?
No, Schlumberger will not pay travel or lodging costs incurred by the Med-Track Plus exam. This must be paid by the employee.
Reclaiming Expenses of Med-Track Plus
The cost of the Med-Track Plus will be covered if done once every 3 years:
- For IM, IC or GeoMobile employees cost will be covered by European Benefits.
- For HCM employees cost will be covered by the Geomarket.
In all cases, a detailed bill from the doctor/clinic/hospital must be provided in order to claim reimbursement.
Med-Track Plus : Tests Performed
What tests are proposed in Med-Track Plus and what do they test for?
Tonometry
Must be performed by an ophthalmologist - tests for glaucoma, a disease that can lead to blindness
Additional blood tests:
- PSA (for men only)- tests for prostate cancer
- CEA - tests for cancer of the colon
- TSH - tests for abnormalities of the thyroid gland including cancer of the thyroid
- Alkaline phosphatase - an indicator of bone and/or liver problems
Functional Respiratory Testing
Detects any important reduction in functioning of lungs - predictive particularly for smokers
Cardio-vascular risk factors:
- Stress Test - electrocardiogram on a tread mill or bicycle - tests the heart's endurance and can detect the clogging of a coronary artery.
- Carotid Echo-Doppler - detects any clogging of the arteries in the neck
- Cardiac Echography - assesses the correct functioning of the heart muscle and valves
Abdominal and pelvic echography
Detects any abnormality in the abdomen and pelvic areas
For men only:
- Prostate echography - detects any abnormality, including cancer, in the prostate gland
For women only:
- Mammogram - detects any abnormality in the breasts
- PAP smear - detects abnormalities in the uterine cervix
