PREPARATION FOR HEALTH SCREENING

Which health screenings are applicable

The decision to take a screening test is an individual choice which should be made in conjunction with a medical practitioner, who will help identify which screenings are applicable and how frequently screening may be necessary.

Speak with your doctor to determine if any routine health screenings are due based on age, general health, family history and lifestyle.

Understand what is involved

It is important to understand what is involved in a health screening and learn more about the next steps if a screening proves positive.

Know your family’s medical history

Inform your health practitioner of which diseases or conditions are prevalent in your family medical history.

Prepare questions in advance

It is a good idea to write down questions regarding a screening test before visiting a medical practitioner.

Often individuals may have difficulty processing the information they are given during a consultation and forget to address any queries, a list of prepared questions can help.

Follow up on results

It is often necessary to call a doctor for results following a health screening, always follow up and ask for the results and any next steps to be explained.