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[Check-up-examinations in internal medicine].

S Hunziker1, P Hengstler, L Zimmerli

  • 1Medizinische Poliklinik, Universitätsspital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland.

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|December 21, 2005
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Preventive interventions like smoking cessation counseling and certain screenings are cost-effective for asymptomatic adults. However, screenings for lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers offer no benefit and should be avoided.

Area of Science:

  • Preventive medicine
  • Public health interventions
  • Evidence-based healthcare

Context:

  • Asymptomatic adults often seek preventive care.
  • Evaluating the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of various preventive interventions is crucial for healthcare resource allocation.
  • Patient motivations for seeking check-ups can vary.

Purpose:

  • To review and categorize preventive interventions for asymptomatic adults based on current evidence.
  • To guide clinical decision-making regarding the implementation or avoidance of specific screenings and counseling.
  • To inform healthcare providers about the utility of different preventive strategies.

Summary:

  • Effective preventive interventions include smoking cessation counseling, immunizations, and screenings for obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cervical, colorectal, and breast cancers.

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  • Screenings for lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers are not recommended due to lack of demonstrated outcome improvement.
  • Controversial areas for screening include diabetes mellitus in young adults, thyroid disorders, and prostate cancer.

    • Impact:

    • Optimizing the use of healthcare resources by focusing on proven preventive measures.
    • Improving patient outcomes by implementing effective screenings and interventions.
    • Reducing unnecessary medical procedures and associated costs by avoiding ineffective screenings.