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, 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. 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.
The Ultimate HealthCheck includes the following tests:
Health and Lifestyle Questionnaire and Diet Diary
- General health and family history
- Cardiovascular risk factors
- Cancer risk history
- Diet, metabolism and nutrition
- Smoking, alcohol and drug use
- Fitness, lifestyle and stress
Physical Assessments
- 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, electrolytes, fasting glucose, calcium & phosphate
- Liver and kidney function
- Uric acid
- Cholesterol (including HDL and LDL)
- Triglycerides
- Ferritin
- Faecal Occult Blood
- PSA (Men) or Pap smear (Women)
Radiology
Stress Echocardiogram
Echocardiography is a safe (no radiation) and increasingly popular method for predicting heart disease. The test uses ultrasound to achieve images of the beating heart. When combined with exercise stress testing this enables the doctor to predict the presence or absence of disease with very high levels of accuracy.
Doctor Consultation
Doctor consultation includes discussion of results of all tests performed, review of the questionnaire, full physical examination including skin lesion check, prostate check or breast examination. Referrals necessary for follow up or further treatment will be arranged during consultation.
For more information or to make an appointment, please call 03 9426 8888 or email healthcheck@epworth.org.au