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MEDICAL BASED PROGRAMS
PERSONAL
ASSESSMENT
PROGRAMS
The
Platinum Evaluation
The
Evaluation
The Executive
Health Group Platinum Evaluation is one of the most comprehensive
medical and physical health appraisals in Australia ensuring that
no stone is left unturned.
Our aim
is to ensure any potential health and medical ailments are identified
before they occur and to implement lifestyle strategies to counteract
such problems.
Each
Individual will receive a comprehensive Platinum Evaluation Report
Folder outlining results in an easy to understand manner.
THE ASSESSMENT IS DIVIDED
INTO 4 CATEGORIES
1. PERSONAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE
Covers extensively your
personal and family medical background - to ensure our team is aware
of any past injuries and illnesses.
2. MEDICAL & PHYSICAL
EXAMINATION
- medical component
- physical component
- specialist component
Unlike competitors we insist
on engaging specialists for certain gender and age specific tests
3. PATHOLOGY TESTING
Standard Tests -
the most comprehensive pathology tests covering all general areas
of your health
Specific Tests - tailoring exhaustive
gender and age specific tests to to the individual
4. DISCUSSION
Detailed discussion of your results
with a medical practitioner.
The Specific Components
PART 1: PERSONAL HISTORY
QUESTIONNAIRE
- personal medical history
- family medical history
- general lifestyle/habits
history
- general illness and ailments
history
- womens specific medical
history
- mens specific medical
history
PART 2: MEDICAL &
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Carried out by an experienced
Medical Practitioner
Medical Component
- Detailed consultation
with a medical practitioner
- Review of personal history
questionnaire
- Personal symptoms review
and further investigation
- Discussion of relevant
Cardiac Risk Factors
- Discussion of relevant
Cancer Risk Factors
Physical Component
General Measurement Tests
- height and weight and
target weight range
- skinfold test - % body
fat
- girth measurements -
arms, chest, waist, hips, thighs & calves
Cardiovascular Health
Tests
- pulse § blood pressure
measurement
- examination of the heart
- examination of peripheral
arteries and veins
- resting ECG test
Respiratory Health Tests
- examination of the lungs
- sputum examination (if
applicable)
- lung function tests
Abdominal Health Tests
- detailed abdominal examination
(including assessment of liver, spleen , gall bladder, bowel, pancreas,
kidneys and urinary bladder)
- examination of groins
(with particular attention to hernias)
- rectal examination (if
applicable, including prostate assessment)
- urine examination (if
applicable)
Musculoskeletal Health
Tests
- detailed examination
of all joints, bones and muscles
- detailed examination
of spine (from neck to lower back)
- determination of gait
and posture
- screening for suitability
to undertake physiotherapy
Neurological Health Tests
- detailed neurological
examination (including assessment of power, tone, reflexes, coordination,
sensation and cranial nerves)
- detailed eye examination
(including assessment of visual acuity and fundoscopy)
- detailed ear examination
(including hearing assessment)
Womens Specific Health
Tests
(A female doctor may be
requested)
- detailed breast and axilla
examination (may include mammography if applicable)
- pelvic examination (including
speculum exam and cervical pap smear)
Miscellaeneous Tests
- examination of all lymph
nodes
- examination of the thyroid
gland
- examination of mouth,
throat and tonsils
- examination of the skin
(including detection of skin cancers)
Specialist
Component
Cardiologist Interpreted Test
Screening for Heart Malfunctions under
Pressure
** Advised for all people aged over
45 years**
Radiologist Interpreted Tests
Screening for Breast Cancer
**Advised for all women aged over 40
years**
Screening for Osteoporosis
- Bone Mineral Density Assessment
**Advised for all peri-menopausal women
and men aged over 60 years**
PART 3: PATHOLOGY
Standard Tests
- cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol
- triglycerides
- liver function
- kidney function
- diabetes (fasting glucose
level)
- haemoglobin
- blood coagulation
- urinalysis
- electrolyte count
- blood film examination
Specific
Tests
- screening
for bowel cancer
- screening
for hepatitis A,B,C
- screening
for gout
- screening
for gastric ulcers
- screening
for rheumatoid arthritis § thyroid function
- iron
studies
- HIV
testing
Gender
Specific Tests
Male
- screening
for prostate cancer
Female
- screening
for cervical cancer
PART 4: DISCUSSION
Participants will undergo a detailed
discussion of the results with an Executive Health Group Medical Practitioner.
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