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Published on: September 26, 2018
[Check-up-examinations in internal medicine]
S Hunziker1, P Hengstler, L Zimmerli
1Medizinische Poliklinik, Universitätsspital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland.
Der Internist
|December 21, 2005
Summary
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.
- 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.
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