ScanPlus – our most extensive health assessment

Through just one appointment with our GP you can be reassured that you’re in good health by getting quick and easy access to a wide range of general and specialist health screening services.

During this assessment you will spend:

• 30 -40 minutes with our nurse
• 30 minutes with our private GP
• 90 minutes with our imaging team for your MRI
• 30 minutes with the cardiologist for those who choose ScanPlus-Cardio

What does ScanPlus include?

General:

• Health questionnaire and full medical examination
• Height, weight, BMI, height:waist ratio
• Body composition
• Urinalysis

Respiratory:

• Peak flow and oxygen sats
• Spirometry if abnormal peak flow

Cardiovascular:

• Pulse and blood pressure
• Resting ECG
• QRisk assessment for heart disease and diabetes

Bloods:

• Full blood count
• Lipids including cholesterol
• Liver function
• Kidney function,
• Blood glucose (finger prick test) HbA1c if abnormal
• Thyroid function
• PSA (Prostate Cancer Screening) or Ca125 (Ovarian Cancer Screening)

External Genitalia or Breast examination

• For Men: IPSS questionnaire (assesses prostate function)

Head and Torso MRI includes:

• MRI brain and MRI abdomen and pelvis
• The limbs are not included as this is a screening test. If you have particular concerns regarding a problem area please discuss when you book as this Scan may not be the best test for you.

ScanPlus – Cardio £1495

This package includes all the ScanPlus content plus:

• An ECG – if not indicated above
• An Echocardiogram and consultation with one of our Consultant Cardiologists

Why should I choose ScanPlus-Cardio?

The cardio package allows a full assessment of the structure and function of the heart.

What happens next?

• Booking an appointment:
• The MRI machine can only accommodate one person at a time therefore it is useful for you to give us as much availability as possible
• We will coordinate with imaging, the doctor, the nursing team and the cardiologist if ScanPlus-Cardio is selected, and confirm your appointment slot within two working days.  You can chose to have a one stop or split appointment
• You will be emailed a questionnaire to be completed prior to attending your appointment. Please complete this as fully as possible.

When do I get my results?

• MRI results will be reported by our Consultant Radiologist
• Blood results will be reviewed by our Private GP
• Any significantly abnormal results will be phoned to the patient to allow discussion and advice on further action
• All other patients will receive a fully comprehensive report within 15 working days including a CD copy of your images.
• Once you have received your results you can book a 15 minute face to face or telephone consultation with our Private GP to discuss your report in more detail (for an additional £100 charge).

What is something is found during my medical or in my results?

• Our Private GP is able to arrange further investigation or assessment by one of our many specialist Consultants following discussion.
• If you prefer we can send the information to your GP for them to arrange further assessment.

Is it safe?

• An MRI scanner makes use of magnetic fields instead of X-rays and current research shows MRI scanning is safe, making it ideal for whole body imaging.
• MRI is not suitable for imaging hollow organs such as stomach intestines and bladder and will not include the limbs as it is a screening examination – if you have concerns regarding these areas please feel free to discuss this when making your appointment.

Disclaimer

• Screening provides only a snapshot of your current health status, but cannot always predict future illness. We cannot guarantee the identification of every illness.
• It is important therefore to undertake regular health screening and to report any new, changing or persisting symptoms to your own GP for further assessment.

Optional Extras:

These can be arranged for the same time as your Scan Plus assessment (subject to availability) or arranged for a different day

• Dexa scan: 30 minutes

A scan to assess your bone density and to check for Osteoporosis. £175 for ScanPlus patients (normally £245).

Please check our MRI safety checklist & CT safety checklist to ensure you are able to be scanned.