[Disputable and unsolved aspects of mass screening]

Area of Science:

• Preventive Medicine
• Health Services Research
• Medical Economics

Context:

• Follow-up examinations and regular check-ups are integral to modern healthcare systems.
• Current practices in scheduling and conducting these examinations lack standardized evaluation criteria.
• Variations in healthcare resource allocation necessitate optimized approaches to preventive care.

Purpose:

• To critically review current practices in follow-up examinations and regular check-ups.
• To propose a novel criterion for assessing the medical and economic advisability of these health assessments.
• To provide a framework for substantiating and optimizing regional variations in preventive care strategies.

Summary:

• A critical review of follow-up examinations and regular check-ups was conducted.
• A new criterion for medical and economic advisability of these examinations is proposed.
• This criterion allows for substantiation of regional variations and enhancement of examination effectiveness.

Impact:

• Provides a framework for evidence-based decision-making in preventive healthcare.
• Aims to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of regular health check-ups.
• Facilitates the optimization of follow-up examination protocols based on specific regional needs and resources.