Check Ups (MOT for humans)

[Hmmmmmmm]

Anyone got any experience of those BUPA check ups? They seem a bit expensive, but cover a lot of tests. The trouble with GPs is that they only do the tests when something's already gone wrong. As I'm just about to turn 50 I thought it might be a sensible thing, or am I just worrying too much?

[Buenchico]

Not really a proper answer to your question (sorry!) but just a suggestion:

Many health surgeries offer 'well man' or 'well woman' clinics these days. Perhaps you should check up whether anything like this is available before you commit yourself to spending quite a large amount of money? You might find yourself reassured about your health without the need for the BUPA checks. If not, you'll still be able to have the expensive tests done.

Sorry if you feel I've wasted your time - I'm just trying to save you money!

Chris

[pega]

they do cost quite a bit however you are given a good deal of time and they do a lot of tests, worth it, you have forms to fill in before tests and you get a full report after you don't have to give GP's name and up to you if you want a report sent to doctor which I wouldn't as you pay for information,

[flashpig]

I have heard about these BUPA MOTs being bought as gifts for people. My mother takes some of those well person clinics in the surgery she works in.

It all sounds like an ok idea if it puts your mind at rest, but often it doesn't and it stresses people out, both before and after.

On the radio some time back - 'you and yours' or something - somebody stated (and my mother agreed) that the MOT comparison is quite apt in this respect:

They might find out and fix things that have gone wrong in a major way, but on the whole they will find a thousand things on their way to going wrong, but they cannot tell which bit will clunk out and when.

You could drive out of an mot and next week the electrics are screwed, but nobody could have spotted that that would be the component to pack up first.

[Hmmmmmmm]

Thanks guys. Interesting points to think about. I'll certainly have a look for a Well Man clinic.

[kazza12345]

find out what tests they do .. your gp would probably do them if you asked