Would you book a free Health Check

cymatty · 1 Apr 2014 at 19:44

Before we start this is not a medical thread, I not asking what to do.

At work we get a free Complete health check, I think its this one.

http://www.bupa.co.uk/individuals/health-assessments/compare-health-assessments/complete-health

I haven't booked one and probably won't as my mind keeps going back to the scrubs episode with the free full body scan.

Dr. Cox: I'm not even sweatin'! Because, honest to God, what kind of gullible chump would go ahead and spend a thousand dollars on some silly scan if he's feeling perfectly fine?

This seems to be a common thought among the people at work as well. So I am just wondering who would take up the offer and who agrees with me?

Tuppy_Glossop · 1 Apr 2014 at 19:45

I ignored my free NHS health check when I turned forty. They'd only tell me to stop smoking and drink less.

On Holiday · 1 Apr 2014 at 19:45

I'd take it.

I'd rather know that I was fine than not know if I'm not.

Efour · 1 Apr 2014 at 19:49

nope cos ill be screwed somehow and dont wanna face up.

itchy · 1 Apr 2014 at 19:54

Tuppy_Glossop said:
I ignored my free NHS health check when I turned forty. They'd only tell me to stop smoking and drink less.

^^This!

Last time I seen a quack was 3 years ago, when I was suffering from
cluster headaches. Not been back since, as there was sod all they gave that worked.

The new doc in town is google! Unless i have snapped my arm or leg of course.

scorza · 1 Apr 2014 at 20:09

I'd take it, a few seconds of having a doctor put his finger up your bum versus the chance of finding something wrong at an early stage. I am a hypochondriac though...

Energize · 1 Apr 2014 at 20:13

No, I can check my own blood pressure.

Glaucus · 1 Apr 2014 at 20:17

Only if I can get the scans. I really want a full body scan.
Nhs refused my application for the x-ray

. But gave me the rest of the documents.

'Harry · 1 Apr 2014 at 20:18

Eat crap and spend every waking hour on the internet....? get checked.

Else, you're fine.

Phate · 1 Apr 2014 at 20:19

No reason not to really?

When I joined my current firm I HAD to go for a health check provided by them, the reason being they didn't want to employ someone on the verge of keeling over (which is fair enough, I thought) so I went for it and got offered a 'free' 'complimentary' testicle check by a nurse which made for some hilarious talk afterwards.

They said my health was fine etc they also gave me a sight and hearing test and confirmed all was fine - even though its not something I remotely worried about day to day, it's nice to know.

Mr.Cookie · 1 Apr 2014 at 20:19

Tuppy_Glossop said:
I ignored my free NHS health check when I turned forty. They'd only tell me to stop smoking and drink less.

I was going to do mine but the waiting list was 2 months, couldn't be arsed

Cosimo · 1 Apr 2014 at 20:59

Better to find out whether you have a problem at an early stage then at a later possibly more serious stage.

Showboat · 1 Apr 2014 at 21:12

I had that very test last week.
I get it free with work as well.
The nurse will spend an hour performing various tests on you and then collate all the info for the doctor who will spend 45mins chatting with you about the results and any other health concerns you have.
You will get a questionnaire to fill in before hand and this is you opportunity to describe anything that niggles you but you wouldn't go see the doctor about!
I'd recommend it esp if it's free. I think the value is about £500

Redz · 1 Apr 2014 at 21:47

Cosimo said:
Better to find out whether you have a problem at an early stage then at a later possibly more serious stage.

This.

It's not going to cost you anything and can't hurt, so why not.

Uriel · 1 Apr 2014 at 21:53

I think if you paid for this yourself, it would be in the region of £100-200. I'd have it done.

Mr Badger · 1 Apr 2014 at 22:16

Sounds like one of those cheap MOT scams, where once they have you there they will claim there is lots of work you need doing.

Teknobry · 1 Apr 2014 at 22:36

It's free, do it.

It might just pick up the early signs of something serious. It's worth being patronised about cutting down on junk food/alcohol/smoking/fizzy drinks etc.

cm1179 · 1 Apr 2014 at 22:40

would i ****!

cymatty · 1 Apr 2014 at 23:09

Mr Badger said:
Sounds like one of those cheap MOT scams, where once they have you there they will claim there is lots of work you need doing.

Teknobry said:
It's worth being patronised about cutting down on junk food/alcohol/smoking/fizzy drinks etc.

That would 100% happen.

Feef · 1 Apr 2014 at 23:17

I had to have a health check before I got my residence permit here, but I can testify that it's rubbish, because I know I'm not quite right, it just didn't show up on any of their tests. Still, got me my card. I hate visiting doctors and hospitals, so I tend to just pretend everything is fine, but I'd take a full (proper) health check tomorrow if I was offered one for free.