Health Screening
What is health screening ?
A health screening is a comprehensive evaluation that utilises various ways to test for chronic illnesses in people without symptoms of the disease. Screening tests aim to detect diseases early to develop preventative measures to divert the onset of symptoms. Sometimes, these tests are merely a form of surveillance to monitor the condition and prevent symptoms from progressing further.
Health Screening Options
- Discovery Vitality Health Check: As a recognized part of the Vitality Wellness Network, our practice now offers the Discovery Vitality Health Check, which is tailored to encourage and support a proactive approach to health. This comprehensive screening includes assessments for blood pressure, glucose levels, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI), and more. By participating, you can earn Vitality points and gain valuable insights into your health status, helping you to make informed choices for a healthier lifestyle.
- Basic Health Screen: Our Basic Health Screen provides a snapshot of your general health, assessing vital parameters to detect any immediate concerns. This screening covers essential checks and can help guide further medical testing if necessary.
- Pre-diabetes and diabetes screening involve testing your blood sugar to see how high your glucose levels are. An A1C test is used to trace your blood sugar over the last 2-3 months. Additional ways to test for this include fasting blood sugar and glucose tolerance test.
- PDP - Traffic Licence Medical Exam: Professional medical examinations required for obtaining a Professional Driving Permit (PDP), assessing drivers' fitness to operate commercial and public transport vehicles in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Corporate Medical Check (Out of Office): Convenient out-of-office corporate health assessments provided on-site at workplaces, offering thorough employee health screenings with minimal disruption to work schedules.
- Cancer: Tests to diagnose cancer involve looking for mutations or abnormal changes in cells of the lungs, cervix, prostate, testicles, breasts and colon or colorectal region.
- HIV: HIV screening is done through blood testing to measure the level of antibodies In response to the early detection of a virus, the immune system fights back by creating antibodies. A blood test can help pick up these antibodies. Tests can take anywhere between 23 and 90 days to detect antibodies.
- Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis can be found through a skin or blood test. Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) is designed to check for the bacteria that causes TB, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. A TB skin test is performed by introducing a sample of fluid (tuberculin) via injection in the lower part of the arm. Then, within 48-72 hours, doctors look for a reaction from the injection.
Why do we conduct a health risk assessment?
A health risk assessment or risk appraisal collects personal data concerning your health, including biometric testing, current health status, risks, and lifestyle choices. Your doctor can determine the best possible treatment and preventative outcome to curb severe symptoms causing pain and discomfort based on these factors.
What is an occupational health screening?
An occupational health screening is a confidential assessment between a health practitioner and an individual (employee). These health checks are required to assess an employee's ability to perform his or her work and carry out their duties accordingly. By carrying out a work-related health check, your doctor can also assess whether a particular role is well-suited to you; for instance, if your employer requires you to lift heavy objects, then you will need to undergo an occupational health screening.
The following factors can prevent you from performing well during a health screening test:
- Smoking
- Increased alcohol consumption
- Obesity
- Inactivity
- Unhealthy diet
- High cholesterol and blood glucose levels
- Hypertension
