Medical check-ups

Personalised medical check-ups

The Medical Check-up Unit at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital offers personalised preventive assessments to assess general health, identify risk factors and provide specific recommendations for prevention and follow-up.

Each check-up is designed taking into account the individual’s age, personal and family medical history, lifestyle, clinical condition and specific needs. The Department of Internal Medicine coordinates the entire process, interprets the results in conjunction with other specialists and determines when the involvement of other specialists is required.

Three levels of assessment allow the depth of the examination to be tailored to each individual’s profile: ranging from a comprehensive baseline assessment to programmes incorporating advanced imaging techniques, functional tests, cognitive assessment and clinical genetics.

A health check-up designed on medical grounds

Preventive medicine enables us to gain a better understanding of a person’s state of health, identify risk factors and detect certain conditions or diseases that may progress without producing symptoms during their early stages. This ability to anticipate problems can facilitate an earlier assessment and broaden the options for prevention, monitoring or treatment where necessary.

However, a useful medical check-up does not consist of carrying out as many tests as possible. It requires selecting the appropriate tests for each individual, interpreting the results holistically and translating the information obtained into specific clinical decisions.

For this reason, the Unit begins with an individual assessment of medical history, lifestyle habits, risk factors and health goals. Based on this, the team recommends a proportionate programme of tests, aimed at obtaining relevant information and avoiding tests without a clear justification.

Find out about our health check-ups

The Unit offers three preventive screening programmes. All share the same care philosophy: personalised care, medical coordination and an integrated interpretation of results. They differ in terms of the depth of the assessment, the tests included and the clinical profile they are aimed at.

Essential Check-up

A holistic view of your health. A comprehensive medical assessment to understand your state of health, identify risk factors and provide personalised prevention recommendations.

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Executive Health Check-up

A more in-depth assessment. Expand your preventive health check-up with advanced imaging techniques and additional tests to gain a more detailed picture of your health.

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Advanced Check-up

The most comprehensive assessment. The Unit’s most in-depth level of care, incorporating advanced imaging, functional, cognitive and genetic assessments into a personalised medical evaluation.

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Essential Check-up

A comprehensive assessment to find out about your state of health

The Essential Check-up is the starting point for anyone wishing to undergo a comprehensive and structured medical examination.

It combines a medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, cardiovascular and respiratory assessments, dermatological and nutritional assessments, an abdominal and pelvic ultrasound, and the relevant gynaecological or urological assessment.

It is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of your current health, identify risk factors and establish personalised preventive recommendations.

Executive Health Check

A comprehensive assessment including diagnostic imaging and functional tests

The Executive Health Check expands on the preventive assessment by using imaging techniques and supplementary tests that allow for a more in-depth examination of specific aspects of health. It includes the Unit’s comprehensive clinical assessment and incorporates, amongst other tests, a whole-body MRI scan and a sleep study using polygraphy.

It is particularly aimed at people who wish to undergo a more comprehensive preventive assessment or who have a medical history, lifestyle habits or personal circumstances that make it advisable to examine certain areas in greater depth.

Advanced Check-up

The Unit’s most comprehensive preventive assessment programme.

The Advanced Check-up combines clinical, functional, radiological, cognitive and genetic assessments within a coordinated medical process.

It may include a whole-body MRI scan, a low-radiation chest CT scan, liver elastography, a cognitive assessment, a comprehensive dermatoscopy and a clinical genetics consultation with a pharmacogenetic test.

Its aim is to provide a particularly in-depth assessment of your state of health and of any factors that may require specific prevention or monitoring strategies.

Which health check is most suitable?

Not everyone needs the same tests or the same level of assessment.

Age is just one of the factors that need to be taken into account. Personal and family medical history, lifestyle, occupation, stress levels, sleep quality and the presence of certain risk factors can significantly affect preventive care needs.

Before the process begins, the medical team advises each individual on the most suitable programme. This assessment enables us to select an appropriate health check-up, adapt certain tests where necessary, and make responsible use of current diagnostic capabilities.

How is a medical check-up carried out?

1. Initial assessment

The process begins with a review of personal and family medical history, lifestyle, clinical status, risk factors and health goals. This information helps to identify each person’s needs and ensure the assessment is properly tailored.

2. Programme selection

Based on the initial assessment, the team recommends the most appropriate level of check-up and determines whether any of the planned tests need to be adapted. The aim is to put together a useful, proportionate and clinically justified programme of tests.

3. Consultations and diagnostic tests

Medical consultations, laboratory tests and examinations are organised as part of a coordinated care pathway.

Depending on the programme and each individual’s profile, the assessment may include cardiovascular and respiratory evaluation, diagnostic imaging, and dermatological, nutritional, cognitive or sleep assessments, as well as a genetic consultation.

4. Medical integration of the results

Specialists in Internal Medicine collate the information from the various tests and carry out a joint interpretation. When a finding is identified that requires specific assessment, other specialists may be consulted to contextualise it and determine the next steps.

5. Final consultation and health plan

The check-up concludes with a medical consultation during which the results are explained, any queries are addressed and specific recommendations are set out. Where necessary, a programme of follow-up appointments is proposed, lifestyle changes are advised or the patient is referred to the relevant specialist.

The process does not end with the provision of a report, but with a personalised health strategy.

Advanced technology supporting clinical decision-making

Advances in clinical analysis, medical imaging and functional tests have expanded the possibilities for prevention. These tools enable certain aspects of health to be assessed with greater precision, provided they are selected in accordance with each individual’s profile and interpreted within an appropriate medical context.

Depending on the programme chosen and individual needs, the health check may include:

• Clinical tests.

• Cardiovascular assessment.

• Respiratory function test.

• Abdominal and pelvic ultrasound.

• Gynaecological or urological assessment.

• Dermatological assessment and dermatoscopy.

• Nutritional assessment.

• Sleep study.

• Whole-body MRI.

• Low-dose chest CT scan.

• Liver elastography.

• Cognitive assessment.

• Clinical genetics consultation.

• Pharmacogenetic testing.

The significance of these investigations does not depend solely on their technological capabilities. Their true value lies in selecting the appropriate tests, correlating their results and using them to guide clinical decisions.

A comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach

The coordination of check-ups falls within the remit of Internal Medicine, the speciality responsible for integrating clinical information and establishing an overall assessment. Where the situation requires it, the process may involve specialists in Cardiology, Radiology, Neurology, Clinical Genetics, Endocrinology, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Gynaecology or Urology, amongst other areas.

The involvement of these specialists is determined based on each individual’s needs and the findings identified during the assessment.

This coordination model enables:

• The results to be interpreted within the overall clinical context.

• Avoid drawing conclusions based on isolated data.

• To investigate findings in greater depth where this is genuinely required.

• Organise additional assessments in a structured manner.

• Establish recommendations and priorities for follow-up.

Preventative care tailored to each individual

Every person comes to a check-up with a different history, different habits and different needs. That is why the assessment is tailored to your family history, risk factors, lifestyle, work demands and health goals.

It can be particularly useful for those who wish to gain a better understanding of their general health, have not had a comprehensive check-up for some time, or are looking to anticipate potential problems through a more in-depth medical assessment.

The aim is not to carry out more tests, but to select the appropriate ones and use the results to develop a personalised, forward-looking prevention strategy.

From a health check-up to a health plan

The real value of a health check-up lies not only in knowing the results, but in knowing what to do with them.

During the final consultation, the specialist brings together all the information, explains the relevant findings and provides personalised advice on lifestyle habits, managing risk factors, and any further check-ups or tests that may be necessary.

In this way, the health check-up becomes a clear and practical health plan, designed to help each person look after their wellbeing with greater knowledge, medical expertise and a forward-looking approach.

Frequently asked questions about health check-ups

Which health check should I choose?

The choice depends on your age, personal and family medical history, lifestyle, risk factors and the level of detail that is clinically appropriate. The Unit’s team can carry out a preliminary assessment and advise you on the most suitable programme.

Do I need to have symptoms to have a check-up?

No. Health checks are designed for prevention and can be carried out on people who do not have any symptoms but wish to find out about their state of health and identify possible risk factors. The absence of symptoms does not mean that all tests are necessary. The content of the check-up should be selected on an individual basis.

Does having more tests mean a better health check-up?

Not necessarily. Carrying out tests without a proper indication can lead to findings of uncertain significance and result in unnecessary further investigations. The quality of a health check-up depends on the correct selection of tests, their combined interpretation and the medical judgement applied to each individual case.

Can the tests be tailored to my medical history?

Yes. Personal and family medical history, as well as each person’s clinical condition, are taken into account before the screening programme is finalised. Where justified, the team may adapt certain tests or recommend a specialist assessment.

Who interprets the results?

The Internal Medicine department coordinates the check-up and collates the information from consultations, blood tests and diagnostic tests. Where necessary, other specialists are involved in interpreting specific findings.

What happens if an abnormality is detected?

The specialist explains the significance of the finding and determines whether it requires follow-up, further tests or assessment by another specialist. The Unit can guide the next steps within a structured care pathway.

Does the check-up conclude with the provision of a report?

No. The process includes a final medical consultation designed to summarise the results, answer any questions and set out personalised recommendations for prevention and follow-up.

How often should a check-up be carried out?

The frequency depends on age, medical history, risk factors and the results obtained. There is no single frequency that is suitable for everyone. The medical team can recommend the most appropriate follow-up interval in each case.