What is the Secret to Choosing the Best Health Screening Package?
In this modern era when almost everyone is concerned about their mental well being along with their families, most hospitals and health screening medical clinics are providing varied health screening package in Singaporebased on lifestyle, age, and gender.
Therefore, it can be difficult to select one of the many packages, especially if you are not presumptuous about medical terminology for imaging determent and your selection of health screening package.
Step 1
It is vital to know your medical issues, like existing medical complications, operation history, medications, and allergic issues for blood tests.
Step 2
Stay sharp for warning signs and symptoms of usual diseases. If you have particular symptoms, we strongly suggest consulting the doctor as soon as possible.
Step 3
Learn about general testing guidelines linked to age and gender. Review your health screening package for suggested tests and imaging.
General Info
Singapore health screening packages consist of pre and post consultations with a certified GP. Good communication between the doctor and patient is significant in guaranteeing the finest possible healthcare for the patient. Therefore, it is vital during the first consultation period to talk about your lifestyle, health problems, existing symptoms (if any), and family history of certain illnesses in more detail.
Never be taken aback to share your thoughts with the doctor. Based on the clinical examination and medical history, the doctor can prescribe additional health screening packages to suit your requirements or add in tests or imaging investigations to the selected primary package by you.
Today, even the MOM medical checkups have become so flexible, that an EP or work permit holder can customize or improve any package for the finest outcomes. When you are done with all tests, your doctor will elaborate on the outcomes and if needed refer you to a specialist for further tests.
Usual Tests and Imaging Investigations
Women (below 40 years old)
Blood test along with FBC, Diabetic Panel, Bone & Joint Profile, Lipid, Liver, Thyroid, and hepatitis profile, Urine and Stool Analysis, Cancer symptoms, STD screening, and Hormonal profile.
- PAP test
- HIV test
- Resting ECG
- Treadmill Test
Men (below 40 years old)
Blood test along with FBC, Diabetic Panel, Bone & Joint Profile, Lipid, Liver, Thyroid, and hepatitis profile, Urine and Stool Analysis, Cancer symptoms, STD screening, and Hormonal profile.
- Resting ECG
- Treadmill Test
Women (above 40 years old)
Blood test along with FBC, Diabetic Panel, Bone & Joint Profile, Lipid, Liver, Thyroid profile, and hepatitis profile, and Urine or Stool Analysis, Cancer signs, STD/STI screening, Hormonal assessment, Vitamin B&D profile, Anemia screening.
- Pap test and HIV test
- Resting ECG
- Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
- Treadmill Test
Men (above 40 years old)
Blood test along with FBC, Diabetic Panel, Bone & Joint Profile, Lipid, Liver, Thyroid profile, and hepatitis profile, and Urine or Stool Analysis, Cancer signs, STD/STI screening, Hormonal assessment, Vitamin B&D profile, Anemia screening.
- Resting ECG
- Treadmill Test
- Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
Health screening guidelines
Breast Cancer
Women of 40-49 years of age must have annual mammograms, and women above 50 years of age, should do it every 2 years.
For women under 40 years: Not necessary for mammography.
Monthly breast self-examination is suggested for women after reaching 30 years. Also, Ultrasound Breast is suggested.
Cervical Cancer
Women aged 25-69 years who have had sexual companionship must go through Pap smear testing for cervical cancer after every 3 years. Also, an HPV test is strongly suggested. If you’ve never had sexual occurrences, you don’t have to go for a Pap smear screening. But if you experience unusual vaginal discharge, you must consult your doctor.
If you are HIV+, you must go for a Pap smear test annually. Even if you have taken HPV vaccination, you must go for regular Pap smear testing once every 3 years.