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- What are the advantages of MedPark's platinum check-up program?
- Where should I have a health checkup?
- What is in MedPark's platinum checkup program?
- How should I prepare for a medical checkup?
How can one ensure their present health stays as strong as at 20? Despite regular health checkups and self-care, skipping even one for six months could reveal hidden health concerns like diabetes, cancer, kidney issues, heart conditions, or high blood pressure, catching them unawares and unprepared to manage their health efficiently!
The key to maintaining good health is not only consuming all five food groups in three meals a day, sleeping for 6 to 8 hours, or exercising regularly. What health enthusiasts should ensure they never neglect is their annual health checkups. It enables them to be a step ahead of any underlying abnormalities that may silently creep in, unnoticed, from the early stages.
For those looking for a thorough yearly health check-up package that provides excellent value, including comprehensive physical exams and doctor consultations encompassing all areas in one day, the Platinum Check-up program at MedPark is a must-try. Here is an overview of the women's health check-up package, comprising 41 test items, offering comprehensive insights. Scroll down to read more!
What are the advantages of MedPark's Platinum Check-up Program?
- Experienced physicians and staff conduct the examinations; they explain procedures clearly, facilitating smooth and efficient examinations with minimal time consumption.
- Tailor health checkups to suit specific age groups appropriately.
- Provide comprehensive screening for diseases, physical deterioration, and abnormalities.
- Utilize highly efficient examination equipment and tools for effective preliminary screening of abnormalities.
- The Health Screening Center offers a comfortable and private atmosphere with cozy seating and amenities, such as refreshments and beverages.
- Complete results within 1 to 1.30 hours, eliminating the need for follow-up appointments on another day.
- In case of abnormal findings, schedule detailed consultations with specialized physicians immediately.
- Choices of receiving health examination results, including laboratory and radiological findings, via email, postal service, or through the My MedPark application.
A review of the Platinum Check-up Program (for women) at MedPark Hospital: worthwhile, comprehensive, with same-day results.
1. New patient registration
For those visiting MedPark for the first time, head straight to the First Impression counter on the G Floor. Staff members will guide newcomers through photo taking and complete paperwork with registration staff. This process takes under 10 minutes.
2. Arriving at the Health Screening Center
After completing the registration process, take the EAST lift to the 7th floor. Look for and follow the cannot-miss navigation sign "7C Health Screening Center." Once inside, hand in your paperwork, and wait to be called.
3. Navigating through the program
In less than 5 minutes, a staff member will call you for a preliminary health interview and provide briefings for the examinations. The Women's Health Check-up Program comprises 41 items (38 for males). The examinations typically take 3 to 5 hours and 1 to 1.30 hours for test result reporting.
After the briefings, you will receive a food discount coupon, redeemable at a restaurant within MedPark Hospital, after your checkup.
4. Taking blood pressure, height, weight, and blood oxygen level
Let's embark on the health checkup journey. The first step is taking blood pressure. A staff member will insert a plastic sleeve on your arm before wrapping the blood pressure cuff. This precaution reduces the risk of contact with and spreading infectious agents, ensuring peace of mind.
5. Blood test
After that, the staff informed you of the vacant station for the blood drawings, which you can proceed to have blood drawn.
For those who fear needles and blood drawing, let me assure you that MedPark will change your experience. The staff are very comforting and gentle, making the procedure a breeze. In no time, it is over.
Following this, you will receive brief instructions on urine collection.
MedPark Tips: It is advised to collect a urine sample after an ultrasound. For an accurate result, collect a urine sample from the middle period of urination.
6. Changing into a medical gown and slippers
Before moving on to the subsequent steps, the staff will advise you to change into a medical gown to facilitate many steps of the screening tests. There are lockers to store your belongings in the changing room.
7. Chest X-ray
Next up is a Chest X-ray. It is a reliable method for the initial screening of chest disorders, including lung cancer, pulmonary tuberculosis, pneumonitis, intrathoracic tumors, heart conditions, and abnormalities of rib cages, clavicle, and thoracic spine.
8. 3D digital mammogram
The staff will explain the procedures and examination postures in easily understandable terms. The examination typically takes about 30 minutes. A 3D Digital Mammogram machine enables clear differentiation of mammary tissues, fats, and calcifications within the breast compared to conventional X-rays, which help detect early-stage breast cancer or microcalcifications, allowing breast-conserving treatment without the need for radical mastectomy.
9. Ultrasound of the carotid arteries, breasts, upper and lower abdomen
This stage takes roughly half an hour and encompasses three tests as follows:
- Upper and lower abdominal ultrasound examinations help screen for abnormalities of the liver, spleen, gallbladder, bile ducts, appendix, intestines, kidneys, bladder, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and lymph nodes.
- Breast ultrasound helps distinguish whether a breast lump is cystic, solid, or mixed nodule. If solid, further examination can determine if it has malignant characteristics.
- Check the carotid arteries supplying blood to the brain to ascertain whether blood flow from the heart to the brain is normal.
10. Bone densitometry
This package includes bone density scans of the distal forearm, spine, and hip joints. These scans help assess whether there is a propensity towards osteoporosis, a primary cause of bone fragility and susceptibility to fractures.
11. Cervical cancer screening (Thin Prep) and HPV test
When it comes to screening for cervical cancer and the human papillomavirus (HPV), many people may feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. However, MedPark has changed that perception entirely.
At this stage, there are two tests: Thin Prep screening for cervical cancer and HPV screening for the viruses that cause cervical cancer. Once tissue samples are collected, the doctor will explain the laboratory testing process and emphasize the importance of annual cervical cancer screening.
MedPark Highlight: The examination gowns provided by MedPark are excellently designed, snugly fitting, and feature specific access openings required for the doctor to collect tissue samples, ensuring utmost privacy, comfort, and convenience.
12. Cardiovascular screening
The package encompasses three tests for cardiovascular screening, including:
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) examination involves you lying flat on an examining table while electrodes are attached to record cardiac electrical activities. The recording process requires approximately 5 to 10 minutes. This screening can aid in detecting acute myocardial infarction, abnormalities in heart muscle function, or various rhythm disorders in the preliminary stages.
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) checks for blood pressure abnormalities in the lower limbs. Blood pressure cuffs are placed on the arms and ankles to compare blood pressure in the same arms and legs, which helps detect peripheral artery disease or whether there is stiffness in its wall. This step takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Cardiac fitness assessment requires a trip to the Cardiology Center on the 8th floor. There are two testing modalities:
- Exercise stress test (EST) entails walking and running on a treadmill to elevate heart workload while monitoring blood pressure and EKG tracing, which aids in identifying potential coronary artery disease due to inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle. This assessment usually lasts 30 minutes.
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- For individuals unable to do a treadmill test, staff will suggest an Echocardiography (ECHO). This test involves lying on a bed in a lateral position while using a high-frequency sound wave device to examine the heart. This procedure takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
13. A biomicroscope eye exam performed by a specialist ophthalmologist
You will go to the Ophthalmology Center on the 12th floor, zone A. The doctor will perform the examination using an ultra-widefield retinal camera, which assesses various aspects of vision, measures eye length, width, and angle, checks eye pressure, tests for color blindness, and examines the eyes through a biomicroscope. After the examination, the doctor will immediately inform you of the eye health results.
Waiting for your reports
After completing all tests, you may need to wait approximately 1 to 2 hours for the testing results, depending on the number of clients. In the interim, you can conveniently take a break and have a meal. Once the results are ready, the staff will call you to return for a consultation with the doctor.
Once you finish your meal, you can return to the health screening center and wait for the results. While waiting, you can enjoy complimentary snacks such as sandwiches, pastries, tea, coffee, and iced drinks.
14. Going over the results
After an hour’s wait, the staff indicates the doctor is ready to discuss the test results with you.
At MedPark, the doctor will go over all 41 items of the examination results with you. If there are abnormalities, the doctor will promptly refer you to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment.
MedPark Highlight: Your laboratory and imaging reports are accessible via the My MedPark application. Click here to download the application
15. Payment
After being informed of the results, you settle the service fees by going to the OPD cashier counter on the 5th floor. The wait time is approximately 10 minutes, and the financial process is smooth.
16. Receiving your health checkup report
After the payment, you can return to the Health Screening Center to fetch your health checkup report. If you cannot wait for your report, the center will deliver your results via email within three days or via postal mail within 7 days.
In conclusion, an annual health screening at MedPark Hospital is convenient and worthwhile. It is a comprehensive program with same-day results, eliminating the need to wait for some results at home or take additional time off for follow-up appointments.
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*Sequences for health checkup steps are subject to changes. Our staff will guide you through every step.
Where should I have a health checkup?
With advancing age, various organs gradually begin to deteriorate, and signs of abnormalities may become apparent. Therefore, it is essential to have health screening programs tailored to different lifestyles and body conditions, especially for specific age groups. These programs should be capable of conducting comprehensive preliminary screenings for wholesale physical health conditions, with results available on the same day. An example is the Platinum Health Checkup program for women at MedPark Hospital, a comprehensive and worthwhile annual health screening program.
What is in MedPark's Platinum Checkup Program for women?
The Platinum Checkup Program for women includes 41 test items. Examples are:
- Complete blood count
- Eye exam with biomicroscope
- Imaging investigation such as chest X-ray, bone densitometry, and ultrasound of the whole abdomen
- Fasting blood sugar and average blood sugar
- Lipid profile, such as total cholesterol, HDL-C, LDL-C, and triglycerides
- Kidney function test
- Uric acid
- Liver function test
- Thyroid function test
- Tumor markers, such as prostate cancer screening, GI cancer screening, and liver cancer screening
- Cardiovascular investigations, such as exercise stress test, electrocardiogram, ABI, and carotid Doppler ultrasound
- Vitamin B12 and total vitamin D
- Urine examination
- Ovarian cancer screening
- Digital mammogram with breast ultrasound
- HPV and Thin Prep
How should I prepare for a medical checkup?
- Do not drink alcohol at least 24 hours before the tests.
- If you are a new patient at MedPark Hospital, please arrive 30 minutes before your appointment and bring your ID card or passport.
- If you take medications for high blood pressure, you can continue taking them per the doctor’s instruction, and please inform the doctor or the nurse in advance.
- Avoid having a medical checkup during menstruation. For a pelvic examination, schedule it seven days after the start of menstruation.
- You can bring your shoes for the Exercise Stress Test (EST).
