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General checks
2 topics- Check-up scope, preparation and reportingGeneral health check
Ask what a check-up includes, such as a history review, basic measurements and laboratory tests. Discuss preparation, reporting and follow-up of findings. The selection of tests depends on age, medical history and clinical advice.
Concerns to discuss
People exploring a routine check-up or planning a review of previous health-check results.
Questions to prepare
What is included? What preparation is needed? Who explains the results and arranges any further review?
- Previous results and repeat-test arrangementsBlood pressure, cholesterol & glucose checks
Explore the preparation and records needed for blood pressure measurements, cholesterol tests and glucose tests. A clinician considers your circumstances when deciding whether and how to repeat testing.
Concerns to discuss
People with previous abnormal results, a relevant family history or questions about tests a clinician has recommended.
Questions to prepare
Is fasting required? How should home readings be shared? What information about current medicines is needed?
Endoscopy & imaging
3 topics- Stomach examination and preparationMagnetically controlled capsule gastroscopy
Explore the process, equipment and preparation for examining the stomach with a swallowed camera capsule. This differs from colonoscopy and cannot replace conventional endoscopy when tissue sampling or treatment is required.
Concerns to discuss
People advised to have a stomach examination or exploring how capsule and conventional gastroscopy differ.
Questions to prepare
Which areas can be examined? Is it suitable for my circumstances? What preparation and capsule-retention information are provided?
- Preparation, sedation and tissue samplingGastroscopy & colonoscopy
Ask about conventional gastroscopy and colonoscopy, including dietary and bowel preparation, sedation and anaesthetic assessment. A clinician determines whether an examination, tissue sampling or further intervention is indicated.
Concerns to discuss
People with a clinician’s recommendation or questions about previous endoscopy findings and further examination.
Questions to prepare
How do the preparation requirements differ? Is sedation or an accompanying adult involved? When are any pathology results discussed?
- Scan area, implants and reportingMRI examination
Explore MRI of an area recommended by a clinician, including the scan process, assessment for contrast and reporting. Implants and relevant medical history must be discussed. Whole-body scanning is not a routine requirement for everyone.
Concerns to discuss
People with an MRI recommendation or questions about a follow-up scan.
Questions to prepare
Which area needs scanning? Do implants affect the examination? Is contrast involved, and are image files and a report available?
Risk-based checks
3 topics- Screening in relation to age and historyCancer risk & screening
Ask about established screening options in relation to age, family history and previous findings, as well as the pathway for symptoms. Screening is not a diagnosis, and no single test can rule out every cancer.
Concerns to discuss
People exploring risk-based screening or seeking information about follow-up of previous screening results.
Questions to prepare
Which screening options relate to my age and history? What are their limitations? What happens if a result needs further investigation?
- Blood tests, ultrasound and reviewThyroid investigations
Explore clinician-recommended thyroid blood tests, ultrasound or review of previous findings. These tests answer different questions. The need for testing and its timing depend on history, symptoms and earlier results.
Concerns to discuss
People with a thyroid investigation recommendation, previous findings or a relevant medical history.
Questions to prepare
Which previous laboratory and ultrasound reports are needed? What preparation applies? Which department reviews abnormal findings?
- Fracture-risk investigations and recordsBone density assessment
Ask about bone density measurement, the areas examined and records such as fracture and medication history. A clinician considers personal fracture risk when deciding whether testing is appropriate and how the findings should be used.
Concerns to discuss
People advised to have a bone density assessment or with a relevant fracture, medication or osteoporosis history.
Questions to prepare
How should fracture and medication records be shared? Which areas are measured? Is a specialist review of the results arranged?