Mater private a leading health care provider offers a wide range of
health check up and
health screening in Dublin
Health check at MATER PRIVATE HOSPITAL
Medical research has shown lifestyle as a major contributor to many common conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.
An illness once established may be treatable, but a preventative approach is preferable.
At Health Check we aim to identify risk factors, signs and symptoms of common conditions which if not detected early could result in serious health issues.
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HEALTH CHECK AT MATER PRIVATE is a physician led service and has been offering comprehensive health screening assessments for over 20 years.
A fully integrated department within the Mater Private Hospital, Health Check has the support of expert consultants and access to technologically advanced facilities for follow on care.
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YOUR VISIT TO Health Check will provide you with a detailed and accurate snapshot of your health in less than 3 hours and on a single visit.
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PROCEDURES AND TEST RESULTS are reviewed and reported on by Mater Private Consultants with expertise in their relevant area e.g. cardiology, pathology and radiology. A complete medical report is issued to you following your attendance.
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APPOINTMENTS are available with male and female doctors.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND CONSULTATION
Your consultation with the Doctor is private and confidential. Time is given for you to discuss any concerns, symptoms or presenting health issues.
CONSULTATION
- Health issues and symptoms
- Medical history
- Allergy history
- Medication
- Lifestyle analysis
- Family medical history
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
- Blood pressure
- Weigh-in
- Body Mass Index
- Lung function test
- Respiratory rate
- Testicular examination
- Pelvic examination
- Breast examination
- Vision assessment
- Hearing assessment
- Cardio-vascular evaluation
- Joint and Muscle evaluation
- Respiratory evaluation
- Central nervous system
- Abdominal examination
OUTLINE OF INVESTIGATIONS PERFORMEDInvestigations are carried out by qualified technicians and physicians. Blood samples are taken by qualified and experienced phlebotomists. All procedures and test are performed in-house.
Comprehensive blood analysis
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Full blood count
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Kidney function tests
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Bone profile
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Liver function tests
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Total lipid profile (Cholesterol, LDL & HDL Cholesterol levels)
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Fasting blood sugar (Diabetes screen)
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Uric acid (Gout screen)
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Total iron studies
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PSA (Prostate cancer screen, males age 40+)
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TSH (Thyroid function, female age 40+)
OTHER TESTS INCLUDED AS PART OF YOUR ASSESSMENT
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Stool analysis
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Urine analysis (Diabetes, Infection, Kidney infection)
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Electrocardiogram (ECG-tracing of the heart)
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Chest X-ray (age 35+ unless indicated)
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Cerical smear
INVESTIGATION OFFERED TO FEMALES AGE 40+
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Mammogram
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Dexa scan (early detection of evidence of osteoporosis)
