YEARLY MEDICAL CHECK UP

[westerby]

That seems fairly comprehensive for the price westers, is that in a day ?

Good point, JK. If it was a day then it would be fairly busy. So, I don't know. I imagine it might be a day of the quick stuff and then another day to discuss any results.

Incidentally, these people are South African and hoping to break into the British private medicine market.

[wazza]

Westers

if its the Netcare 911 Mob from SA, they are very professional.

Worked with them in SA, a year or so

[Juan Kosoff]

Cheers westers, good news them being south african had a problem a few years back could not get it sorted until I was seen by the guy who looked after SA navy divers , sorted me in 30 mins never had a problem since.agree with wazza no messing knew his stuff very professional.
I think i've talked myself into it I'll book myself in.

[westerby]

Westers

if its the Netcare 911 Mob from SA, they are very professional.

Worked with them in SA, a year or so

I don't know mate. They are very professional though. I used them for vaccinations last year before going to LOS. I paid £40-00 for Polio, Typhoid and Tetanus. My NHS nurse said I'd need Hep A but the clinic said it was not required. I had as long as I wanted in the surgery and the staff were very pleasant. A big change from my normal NHS surgery. After what Phil R has said, I think I'll get a medical this year or next, I'll probably do it in Thailand though.

[wazza]

Hep A , should have, spread via gastro intetsinal route. Would have had it years ago , when ur defending the country ?

Knowing the way food is prepared here, highly recomended.

its 2 shots, with a 30 day break inbetween

Even if you got it done in Udon next time etc

[laphanphon]

in not in a monogamist relationship, hep b is extremely recommended, same as hep a, series of think 3 shots, initial, 30 days, then 90 days. if going to borders a lot and spending lots of time, Jap. Encephalitis may be in order, also used to be 3 shots, int. 30 day, 6 months, i think, little iffy on that one, think they have it down to less shots or time or both. tetanus is always good to get, local village gave it to me, had to order it, as didn't stock, needs refrigerated. no charge. referred my to hosp. for rest. if you medical pays for it at home, get there. not expensive, but not cheap either, especially now, as i notice everything is up well over 100 % over 5 years ago.

[wazza]

Jap Enceph is expensive.

Je-Vax (Injection) Rx (S4) CMI
Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine; thiomersal 0.007% w/v, formaldehyde 100 mcg, monosodium glutamate 5 mg; vial; gluten free
Pack 1 mL (solv. needed) [3] : $271.25
Dose Adults, children > 3 years: 1.0 mL given on days 0, 7 and 30. Children 1-3 years: 0.5 mL



Hep A and B can be given together as1 shot with repeats, its called Twinrix, but not sure if its available everywhere in Thailand.

Twinrix (720/20) Injection Rx (S4) CMI
Inactivated hepatitis A vaccine 720 ELISA units, hepatitis B surface antigen 20 mcg; neomycin sulfate;
Pack 1 mL (prefilled syringe) [1] : $53.14
Pack 1 mL (prefilled syringe) [10]
Dose Admin by IMI into deltoid (adults, older children). Adults (16 yrs and over). Standard schedule: 3 x 1 mL doses; 1st dose at elected date, 2nd dose 1 month later, 3rd dose 6 months after 1st dose; rapid schedule: 1 mL at elected date, 2nd dose at 7 days, 3rd dose at 21 days, and 4th dose at 12 months after 1st dose. Children (1-15 yrs). Standard schedule: 2 x 1 mL doses; 1st dose at elected date, 2nd dose 6-12 months later. Booster: see full PI


These are 2005 prices and AUD.

[laphanphon]

YES, hep a/b came as a combo about 6 years about, 2000 baht rings a bell, jap enc was seperate, and was more exp, maybe 3500 for all 3. unless really spending time in surrounding areas for long periods, may want to pass on jap enc, and if not into trekking.

probably have receipts somewhere, but guessing 100 % increase. make sure from good source, refrigged and expire date. hep a/b will be was diminished in 3-4 years, gone this year. so a booster every 3 would be about right, unless exposed, then free booster ouch

[Stantheman]

FEMALE WO/mammagram
ตรวจร่างกายโดยสูตินรีแพทย์ (Physical Examination by Gynaecologist )*เฉพาะสุภาพสตรี
ตรวจวัดสัญญาณชีพ (Vital Sign) , ชั่งน้ำหนัก , วัดส่วนสูง
ตรวจระดับความสมบูรณ์ของเม็ดเลือด (Complete Blood Count)
ตรวจวิเคราะห์ปัสสาวะ (Urine Analysis)
ตรวจระดับน้ำตาลในเลือดเพื่อค้นหาโรคเบาหวาน (Fasting Blood Sugar)
ตรวจระดับไขมันในเลือด (Cholesterol)
ตรวจระดับไขมันในเลือด (Triglyceride)
ตรวจระดับไขมันในเลือด (HDL-C , LDL-C)
ตรวจการทำงานของไต (Renal Function Test, BUN , Creatinine)
ตรวจโรคเก๊าท์ Gout (Uric Acid)
ตรวจการทำงานของตับ (Liver Function Test / SGPT , SGOT , Alkaline Phosphatase)
ตรวจคลื่นไฟฟ้าหัวใจ (Electrocardiography)
ตรวจเอกซเรย์ปอดและหัวใจ (Chest X - Ray)
ตรวจอุจจาระ (Stool Exam. / Occult Blood)
ตรวจมะเร็งต่อมลูกหมาก (Total PSA For prostate cancer) *เฉพาะสุภาพบุรษ
ตรวจมะเร็งปากมดลูก (Thin Prep Pap Test & PV or pelvic examination) *เฉพาะสุภาพสตรี
ตรวจหาเชื้อไวรัสตับอักเสบบี (HBsAg)
ตรวจหาภูมิคุ้มกันไวรัสตับอักเสบบี (Anti HBs)
ตรวจมะเร็งทางเดินอาหาร (CEA)
ตรวจมะเร็งตับ (AFP)
ตรวจอัลตร้าซาวด์ช่องท้องทั้งหมด (Ultrasound of Whole Abdomen)

Don't know if anyone else caught this, but under FEMALE WO/mammogram there was PSA test, was under impression woman did not have prostate

[wazza]

ha ha

Now then, lie on ur side madam and take a deep breath !!

Well spotted, mind you, guys do need to have mamograms, as Breast CA does occur !

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/conte ... ?sitearea=

[laphanphon]

yes, just too lazy or something. obviously not included, pap and exam is included, but no mammagram as in the past, now an option.

[srahman]

Thanks for your advice, I always check up my dad health. He is 60+. I take really care about his health. Need more information

Thanks