Full and comprehensive health screening

This thread got me thinking https://www.askaboutmoney.com/threads/how-long-will-you-live.20621/ - I spend more servicing my car annually than I do on preventative maintenance on my own self. (* actually even beyond annually - I've never invested in proactive medical screening over the course of many decades…!)

The above thread in part briefly discusses full health screenings and there's some mention of whether going to a private hospital is necessary as your own GP can do the same series of tests. I'd love to hear some considered opinion on this.

Personally my own experience with GPs doing a health screening felt as thought it was a long, long way from being comprehensive.

I'd definitely see the value in getting a full health screening with blood tests, scans, cameras inserted in nooks and crannies etc in the interest of early detection of cancerous tissues/growths or any other medical condition.

As far as I am aware there are certain cancers that can be asymptomatic until a certain point at which time they've unfortunately spread and entrenched themselves to a grave extent.

I'd love to hear all thoughts and opinions please - Also personal recommendations on where to go and how much of a fee might apply would be gratefully appreciated.

I'm in the Midwest so Barringtons Limerick would be the closest but I'd travel for the best care available.

Thanks.

I am assuming you have health insurance. VHI have medical health screening packages (found with a quick google). Different options and price ranges.

Laya have an executive health check and they mention Bons as a partner so that would work with your location.

And there are companies that provide this service to companies who do staff health checks, my company do this every 2 years, all staff can avail of it and it is very good. So they may do the same for private individuals too.

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However, I think the advantages and availability of health screening is a worthy topic as long as it does not go off topic.