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Platinum Health Screen

At My Specialist GP, we believe in Preventative Healthcare, led by the principle that prevention is better than cure.

 

This Platinum Health Screening is an excellent way of having a clear picture of your current health.

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How often should I have a Health Screening?

 

While opinions vary, routine checkups with your doctor are generally recommended as follows:

  • once every 3 years if you’re under the age of 50 and in good health

  • once a year once you turn 50

 

However, if you’re experiencing any of the below-listed scenarios, you might consider checking more often.

 

  • If you're experiencing abnormal weight gain/loss, fatigue, and other symptoms

  • If your family has a long history of getting diagnosed with critical health conditions due to genetics or lifestyle habits

  • If you want to minimize complications arising due to several diseases, symptoms of which a routine blood test can identify

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Impressive Results from Our Platinum Health Screen

 

Our recent audit of the Platinum Health Screen revealed compelling outcomes:

  • Reassurance of Good Health: 33% of participants were happy to learn they were in good health.

  • Significant Disease Detection: We identified significant diseases in 12% of participants.

  • Moderate Health Issues: Another 24% had moderately significant issues detected.

 

Areas of potential concern can be highlighted and addressed before they cause health issues in the future. Equally, it is always an advantage to detect symptoms and signs of illness early to have the best chance of successful treatment.

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Comprehensive blood tests, urine sample, Faecal sample, ECG, Spirometry, Blood Pressure, BMI calculation, Physical examination, Ultrasound of Abdomen or Gynae Ultrasound, inclusive of a 30-minute follow up consultation with the GP to discuss results and implement any changes needed.

 

This top-to-toe health assessment will look at the following systems in your body:

Endocrine

Hormones and functional health including Thyroid and Male and Female levels

Cardiac

Heart function and indicators for heart disease, with muscle enzymes

Brain

Early indicators of cognitive decline

Metabolism

Assessment of vitamin and mineral levels and any inflammatory markers

Haematology

Blood levels

Respiratory

Your lung function

Intestinal

Early detection of bowel cancer, diabetes status and overall function

Urinary

Kidney and bladder function and in men prostate markers

Tumour markers

Both male and female

Biochemistry

Overall organ function

How it works

Your first appointment will be a 20-minute meeting with your GP where they will discuss your main health concerns and medical history before you directly see our experienced Health Care Assistant. 

 

She will undertake the following with you:

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  • Blood tests

  • Urine sample

  • ECG

  • Spirometry (lung health)

  • Weight/height for BMI including body measurements

  • Blood pressure 

  • And direct you with your stool sample

The Health Assistant will arrange your Ultrasound appointment (on the premises with our partner business) and the referral for a chest x-ray (optional extra: advised once every 5 years)

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Results from all the tests are available in 2-3 days (except Chest X-ray) and in the detailed 40-minute follow-up consultation with the GP, these results will be available for a review and discussion with the Doctor.

 

Shortly afterwards, your completed Screening pack can be emailed to you or we can send a paper version in the post. Having all your information will allow you to keep track of your health and look at any changes needed to keep you healthy.

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The platinum screen has 3 components as above:

1. Initial Doctor and HCA appointment

2. Ultrasound

3. Follow-up consultation with the Doctor

We believe the important part of any assessment is the discussion of results with the Doctor. 

The Doctor can then interpret the results for you as an individual: referencing your age, gender, lifestyle, health conditions, and of course your personal concerns. 

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The Doctor will explain these results in 'lay-mans language' and if further tests are required as a result these can be arranged. No referral fee for these would be charged if they are required.

 

At this consultation, the Doctor will make recommendations for you which might involve lifestyle, Diet, supplementary supports, and therapies that will improve your health.

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Testing is also a way of 'bench-marking' your health: and if changes are undertaken then a further follow-up test will register any responses. Knowing the level of your Cholesterol (as a well-known example) helps you focus on making changes to achieve a better level.

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A comprehensive health screen such as this will give you the knowledge and tools to be proactive with your health.

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Please do not eat for 8 hours before your appointment but drink plenty of water.

You can be healthier, feel and look well, and be reassured by our professional team of Doctors.

Optional:
Chest x-ray £150
Coeliac screen £234

Optional:
Chest x-ray £150
Coeliac screen £234

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