Preventive care

The coronavirus has has transformed our lifestyle, our work patterns and our general habits, while it has also been the main focus for healthcare services.

However, not only is COVID-19 itself dangerous, but also the effects of the pandemic. Especially if – due to an understandable fear of the virus – we put off undergoing screening tests that can save lives through the early diagnosis of chronic and severe diseases.

In other words, now is the time to book your next screening appointment!

What kind of screening tests do we recommend and with what frequency?

Internal medicine screening examination:

Under 40 years of age: every two years
40 years and above: once a year
if you have a chronic disease or condition (diabetes, high blood pressure, risk of heart disease), your internist can recommend an individual screening program
60-minute physical examination
Resting ECG
Age-based, sex-based laboratory testing

Internal medicine screening program

Gynecological screening

Under 25 yeasr of age: cytology-based screening once a year, after first time having sexual intercourse
Aged 25-65: cytology + HPV-based screening every three years
Aged 65 and above: cytology-based screening every year

Go to gynecological screening package

Breast cancer screening

Aged 30 and above: recommended if you have symptoms, if your family has a history of it, if you have given birth
Aged 35-40: general examination
40 years and above: once a year
aged 65 and above: every two years (once a year if you have a positive family medical history, or if you take hormone treatment)

Further information on radiology

Dermatological screening, dermatoscopic mole screening

Basic examination prior to puberty
Every year if aged 18 or above

Go to dermatology

Dental check-up

Basic check-up and assessment every six months, also includes oral cancer screening
Plaque removal once every six months/once a year (according to dentist's advice)
Aged 40 and above, assessment of periodontology (periodontal disease) status

Dental screening tests and dental hygiene treatments

Eye exam

Basic check-up: at 40 years of age
For higher risk groups (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure, family history), according to doctor's advice
For low risk groups
- Under 40 years of age: every 5-10 years
- Aged 40-54: every 2-4 years
- Aged 55-64: every 1-3 years
- Aged 65 and above: every 1-2 years
If indicated by another disease or condition, according to doctor's advice

Ophthalmology

Ear, nose and throat and head and neck oncology screening

Examination of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and neck, further examinations if necessary (e.g. cervical ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scan, cytology test, histology test): 50-55 years and above
People at high risk (smokers, regular alcohol drinkers, people who work with carcinogens and people who have neglected their oral hygiene): 40-45 years once a year and above
Hearing test: people who work with persistent and loud noises, have communication disorders, or in the event of hearing loss

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

Urology examination – prostate cancer screening

If aged 45 or above, once a year
Complex urology examination
Complete urine test
Determining PSA level

Urology

Complex screening packages

It's also a good idea to have a check-up after recovering from a coronavirus infection!

Some symptoms may persist even after your initial recovery, while complications could develop that might increase the severity of any chronic diseases or conditions, as well as impact your general level of well-being. The RMC medical team is available for patients who would like to have a post-COVID examination.

Learn more about what long-term symptoms you may experience and what examinations we recommend post-infection and to whom.