The health screening for the early detection of diseases is also known as a health checkup, checkup examination, Checkup 35, or simply a checkup. It is a preventive medical examination that consists of various tests.
Check-up Examination (Health Check-up)
The health check-up consists of:
- Medical history review
- A physical examination, including blood pressure measurement
- Urinalysis to check for blood, protein, and glucose (sugar), as well as blood tests to measure cholesterol and glucose levels
After the tests, a follow-up consultation takes place between the patient and the doctor. During this consultation, the doctor informs the patient of the results. The doctor also makes recommendations for further tests.
During the medical history interview, the doctor learns about the patient’s medical history and can obtain important additional information by asking specific questions @ Robert Kneschke /AdobeStock
The goal of the check-up is the early detection of common diseases that doctors can identify and treat at an early stage.
These include:
- Cardiovascular
- kidney diseases, and
- diabetes
The basic check-up is recommended every two years for women and men starting at age 36.
Health insurance companies cover the costs of the health checkup as part of statutory early detection and preventive care examinations.
The following doctors perform the health checkup:
- General practitioners
- Family physicians and
- Internal medicine specialists
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