Health Screening explained

Health screening tests are one of the best ways for early detection of some of the common illnesses and ailments that can strike people of all ages. If medical professionals can get to these illnesses early, they have a better chance of treating you to maintain and improve your health. Just look at some of these statistics, the facts speak for themselves:

Cardiovascular
Diseases of the heart and circulatory system are the main causes of death in the UK.

Cancers
It is important to find cancers as early as possible as in general, a good long-term outlook depends on early detection. 85% of all testicular cancers occur in men below the age of 40 years.

Diabetes
The numbers of people with diabetes worldwide and the prevalence has tripled during the last 30 years. Diabetes is a prime risk factor for heart disease, kidney failure, blindness and stroke.

Stress
Stress is responsible for a massive 46% of the total cost of work absence in the UK.

What happens during a screen?

Prior to a health screen, you will be asked to complete a detailed, confidential questionnaire.

Assessments are carried out in comfortable and welcoming surroundings with each client being assigned their own nurse to guide them through each stage of the health screen in a calm and relaxed manner.

A qualified screening doctor will carry out the screen. Most of our units are able to provide preliminary results on the day which will give the doctor the opportunity to discuss his/her findings in advance of the detailed written report which will follow within the next 14 days.

This report includes interpretation of all of the test results and recommendations for improving and maintaining health. Consultations and medical reports are completely confidential.

After they have attended a Nuffield Hosptial health screening, all our customers are entitled to one years free unlimited access to 'GP Connekt', the 24-hour GP helpline, manned by qualified doctors.

Is it for me?

Health screening is for everyone. Especially those who have no symptoms, but who may have significant risk factors. With heart, lung, bowel, liver and kidney disease and cancer among the most common causes of long-term illness and premature death in the UK, early detection is an important form of disease prevention.

For those with a personal or family history of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, chest pain, smoking or a sedentary lifestyle a Health Check should be considered at an early age.

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