Well-Person Checks

Well person checks are a specialised medical check-up that are tailored to each patient and will provide you with a snap shot of your general health. It involves a physical examination as well as bloods and other tests. The first appointment is carried out by a nurse followed by a GP led consultation 2 weeks later. Special fees apply for the well-person checks, available in the fees section.

Well-Woman Check

Visit 1: Nurse Consultation

1. Health Questionnaire including:
   • Weight, Height & BMI.
   • Social & Family History.
   • Medical & Surgical History.
   • Medications & Allergies.
2. Fasting Blood investigations:
   • Liver/Kidney Function.
   • Diabetes Screen.
   • Thyroid Check.
   • Cholesterol Check.
3. Physical Examinations:
   • ECG if indicated.
   • Blood Pressure Check.
   • Urinalysis.

Visit 2: Doctor Consultation: 2 weeks later:

1. Physical Examination including:
   • Head, Neck, & ENT.
   • Respiratory, cardiovascular & abdominal.
   • Cervical smear.
   • Breast Examination & instruction on self-examination.
2. Blood Test results discussed.
3. Health Promotion & Lifestyle Advice including:
   • Diet, exercise, stress management & smoking cessation
4. Menopause: Advice and treatment options including HRT.
5. Osteoporosis screening:
   • Preventative care.
   • Treatment
   • Referral for DEXA scans if necessary.
6. Referral for further tests if necessary

Well-Man Check

Visit 1: Attend the Nurse.

1. Health Questionnaire including:
   • Weight; Height & BMI.
   • Social & Family History.
   • Medical & Surgical History.
   • Medications & Allergies.
2. Fasting Blood investigations including:
   • Liver/Kidney Function.
   • Diabetes Screen.
   • Thyroid Check.
   • Cholesterol Check.
   • Prostate Check.
3. Physical Examinations:
   • ECG if indicated.
   • Blood Pressure Check.
   • Urinalysis

Visit 2: Attend the Doctor: 2 weeks later:

1. Physical Examination including:
   • Head, Neck, & ENT.
   • Respiratory, cardiovascular & abdominal.
   • Prostate and Testicular (if indicated), and advice on self-examination.
2. Blood Test results Discussed.
3. Health Promotion & Lifestyle Advice including:
   • Diet, exercise, stress management & smoking cessation.
4. Impotence Advice and Treatment.
5. Referrals to consultants or referral for further tests if required.