The Ultimate HealthCheck is Epworth HealthCheck's most comprehensive service; it has been designed to give you peace of mind. You will be screened for cardiovascular risk, diabetes and cancer risk factors as well as liver and kidney function. Your lifestyle will be discussed, and a detailed range of tests will be performed, including blood tests, ultrasounds, a bone density scan and a stress echocardiogram.
Prior to attending your appointment you will be asked to complete a comprehensive lifestyle and health questionnaire. By completing the questionnaire you will help your doctor identify risk factors for disease.
At your initial consultation the doctor will discuss your medical history and your health concerns and perform a full physical examination. You will be referred for your screening tests, after which you will have a final consultation where the doctor will explain all of your results and you will receive advice on lifestyle changes required to optimise your future health and referral to specialists if required. You will be given a report to keep and refer to in the future.
The Ultimate HealthCheck includes the tests below.
Health and Lifestyle Questionnaire & Diet Diary
- General health and family history
- Cardiovascular risk factors
- Cancer risk history
- Diet, metabolism and nutrition
- Smoking and alcohol use
- Fitness, lifestyle and stress
A full physical assessment including:
- Blood pressure
- Lung function (spirometry)
- Vision
- Audiometry (hearing)
- Height, weight, strength & flexibility
- Waist circumference
- Urinalysis
- Fitness assessment
Comprehensive Pathology
- Full blood examination: haemoglobin, white cells, platelets,
ESR electrolytes, fasting glucose, calcium, phosphate and vitamin D - Liver and kidney function
- Uric acid
- Cholesterol (including HDL and LDL) and Triglycerides
- Ferritin
- Faecal Occult Blood Test
- PSA (Men) or Pap smear (Women)
Radiology
Stress Echocardiogram
Echocardiography is a safe (no radiation), more sensitive and specific method for predicting heart disease and movement of the heart wall. The test uses ultrasound to achieve images of the beating heart. This combined with exercise stress testing enables the doctor to predict the presence or absence of disease with greater accuracy.
For more information or to make an appointment please call 03 9426 8888 or email healthcheck@epworth.org.au