Private GP London Health Screening Tests

Our comprehensive Health Screening combines our well-known diagnostic expertise with the latest in preventive medicine:

• Health Screening will be customised to your personal health needs, age and gender
• Your appointment and all results will be treated as strictly confidential
• Health Screening will include a detailed consultation, covering occupational and medical history
• You will be informed about the nature of all tests, so you can feel at ease with the process
• If additional tests are required, the length of your initial visit may be extended

A full examination will include:

• Lifestyle assessment (smoking, alcohol, sleep)
• Mental health and stress indicator
• Cardiac testing (electrocardiogram (ECG), blood screens, exercise tests and EBCT calcium scoring)
• Lung function test
• Eye test
• Hearing test (audiometry)
• Full skin analysis
• Urinalysis
• Full blood test with 71 measurements (including biochemistry, haematology, cholesterol, fasting glucose (for diabetes), liver and kidney function tests.)

You may also need:

• Prostate test (PSA) for men over 40 years of age, with rectal examination
• Bowel cancer screening
• Abdominal ultrasound or CT scan (for people over 50 years of age)
• X-ray
• EBCT Heart scan or CT Angiogram for coronary heart disease screening
• Smear test for women using the modern and accurate ‘Thin Prep’ method
• Mammogram (Digital or 3D for women over 40 years of age)
• CA-125 and gynaecological ultrasound scan (Ovarian cancer screening)
• Hormonal testing for men and women
• Genetic Screening
• Referral to other specialists (as well as Private GP London)

Being looked after by the same doctor, who will be able to follow your progress and give advice tailored to your circumstances and lifestyle, has many benefits over an isolated test or examination. At Foresight Medical, we focus on preventive medicine delivered with personal care and attention to your individual needs, with continuity for your ongoing healthcare.

If you have any questions at all in advance, you can contact the Medical Centre and we can provide further information. Also, ensure you read our FAQ’s. When you come to your appointment, please bring:

• A list of your current medications and dosages. If you prefer, you can bring the bottles or containers with you to your first appointment.
• Pertinent medical information and X-rays supplied by your local doctor, if requested in advance of the Health Screening
• The name, address and telephone number of the doctor who referred you, if applicable.
• Your health insurance card and written authorisation of referral from your insurance provider
• A copy of your living will or advance directive, if you have one, for your doctor to review and place in your medical record.

IMPORTANT – In advance of your Health Screening please remember to fast. Drinking water, coffee or tea without milk or sugar is allowed.

Being aware of your health means you can take control over it and make educated decisions. Health screening provides early detection of health issues and uncovers risk areas for concern. Early diagnosis usually means treatment success is enhanced and in many cases issues can be prevented all together. Screening can provide reassurance and prevent you from worrying unnecessarily over minor matters too.

There are plenty of clinics, centres and hospitals that carry out health screening tests. At Foresight Medical Centre our focus is on giving you a tailored health screen to suit your personal requirements, age and gender. We specialise in preventative medicine and combine our expertise with new and innovative technology to ensure you receive the highest quality of health screening.

• Diabetes Type 2
• High Blood Pressure
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Bowel Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Skin Cancer
• Liver Function
• Kidney Function
• Osteoarthritis

A whole body scan or PET scan is not a good pre-emptive test. It has not been demonstrated as effective in detecting any particular disease early enough for useful diagnosis. To this extent we do not include a full body scan.

Yes, you should fast for at least six hours before your appointment. You can drink water, coffee or tea without milk or sugar.

A health screen may be useful. However, it would be more appropriate to make an appointment for a consultation. The doctor can then advise on any course of action, including tests or a comprehensive health screening.