Health Assessments
The purpose of health assessment is to get a general understanding of the state of your health across your mental, physical, psychological and sexual wellbeing. Health assessments enable you to take a proactive stance towards your health and screen for certain diseases. We believe that knowledge is power and we know that health assessments enable our patients to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.
A health assessment is a collection of medical tests and examinations that are performed on a person. They can be requested by an employer to evaluate a person’s fitness to do a job, or they can be ordered at a specific age group to give an indication of a person’s state of health, and highlight any necessary interventions that need to be made.
In terms of workplace assessments, these can be requested before starting a new job, or if changes are made to your current job description.
It has been reported that 40% of deaths from cancer and 80% of death from type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke could be prevented by regular exercise, following a healthy diet and quitting smoking.
Not only do preventable diseases claim the lives of thousands of people every year, they are responsible for lost time and resources: both in terms of time off and in terms of the medical expenses incurred in treating them.
Based on the outcomes of the assessment, your we will be able to guide you with a management strategy that may include
- Input on a healthy diet and regular exercise
- Medication aimed at preventing the onset of chronic disease
- Chronic disease medication to manage your health should you present with a chronic disease
What Happens At A Health Assessment?
Specific screening tests will apply to you, depending on your age group. In addition to age-specific testing, you can expect:
Medical history update
We will update your medical history and enquire about any new health issues you may be experiencing.
Measurements
You will be weighed and measured, and your file will be updated with this information. Your blood pressure and heart rate will also be documented for your file and compared to previous measurements.
Medications
We will ask you about any medication you are taking, and find out if you have been taking it as prescribed.
Health Education
Your assessment will also include some health education, and we will give you feedback about your diet, weight and activity levels, highlighting areas for improvement.
A health assessment is a collection of medical tests and examinations that are performed on a person. They can be requested by an employer to evaluate a person’s fitness to do a job, or they can be ordered at a specific age group to give an indication of a person’s state of health, and highlight any necessary interventions that need to be made.
In terms of workplace assessments, these can be requested before starting a new job, or if changes are made to your current job description.
It has been reported that 40% of deaths from cancer and 80% of death from type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke could be prevented by regular exercise, following a healthy diet and quitting smoking.
Not only do preventable diseases claim the lives of thousands of people every year, they are responsible for lost time and resources: both in terms of time off and in terms of the medical expenses incurred in treating them.
Based on the outcomes of the assessment, your we will be able to guide you with a management strategy that may include
- Input on a healthy diet and regular exercise
- Medication aimed at preventing the onset of chronic disease
- Chronic disease medication to manage your health should you present with a chronic disease
What Happens At A Health Assessment?
Specific screening tests will apply to you, depending on your age group. In addition to age-specific testing, you can expect:
Medical history update
We will update your medical history and enquire about any new health issues you may be experiencing.
Measurements
You will be weighed and measured, and your file will be updated with this information. Your blood pressure and heart rate will also be documented for your file and compared to previous measurements.
Medications
We will ask you about any medication you are taking, and find out if you have been taking it as prescribed.
Health Education
Your assessment will also include some health education, and we will give you feedback about your diet, weight and activity levels, highlighting areas for improvement.
