CHECK-UP DO’S & DON’TS

Getting a checkup or appointment is one thing you should do to monitor your health and wellness status. Before the day, there are a few things that you need to be reminded of for your health screening, Chinese Medical, or TCM Wellness check.

Health Screening Check-up Flow

1. Please attend your appointment on time. The checkup registration counter will be open at 7:30 am and close at 9:00 am.

2. Please fast for at least 8 hours before the check-up. Only plain water is allowed.

3. No alcohol drinks for 48 hours before the check-up. Avoid staying up late.

4. Please bring along your previous X-ray images, medical report and current medications (if any).

5. Please inform us if you are on any medication. You may continue your regular medication such as medication for hypertension, fits, heart problem and asthma (bring along your inhaler) during the appointment.

6. Please DO NOT take your diabetic medicine on the morning of your check-up day. Please bring along the medicine with you as you may take it after all the fasting procedures are completed.

7. Do not wear contact lenses, spectacles are encouraged.

8. Do not wear jewelry as it may be inconvenient during X-ray procedures and other tests.

9. For safety reasons, you are advised NOT to bring valuable items and young children during your check-up.

10. Reminder for females:

  1. For best results, schedule your Pap Smear test between 10 to 20 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.
  2. Two days before the Pap Smear test,
    1. Avoid sexual intercourse.
    2. No douching or avoid using any vaginal medications (except as directed by your doctor), no vaginal contraceptives.
  3. For mammograms, avoid using deodorant or body talcum around the chest area.
  4. Please reschedule your appointment if you are pregnant, possibly pregnant or having menses.

检查前的温馨提示及注意重点:

1. 请按时赴约，登记柜台将于早上7:30am – 9:00am关闭。

2. 请禁食至少8小时，可饮用白开水。

3. 检查日48小时前，请禁喝酒类，避免熬夜。

4. 如有旧X光片，检健报告，正服用的药物，请在检查当日携带以呈交医生做参考。

5. 如现正在服用慢性药物，请继续服用，无需停药，包括：高血压，心脏病，抗心律不整药物，抗癫痫药物，抗焦药物，重症肌无力药物。气喘患者请务必随身携带支气管扩张剂备用。

6. 糖尿病患，检查当天早上请勿服用或注射药物。但请务必随身携带，并于於空腹项目检查完后再服用。

7. 请勿配戴隐形眼镜，建议改戴普通眼镜。

8. 请勿佩戴首饰，它会造成X射线检查和其他检查不便进行。

9. 为了安全及避免发生危险,请勿携带或佩戴贵重物品，请勿让儿童陪同成人前来健诊。

10. 女士该注意事项：

  1. 最适宜进行子宫颈抹片检查时期是月经开始的第10天至20天内。
  2. 进行子宫颈抹片检查2天前请：
    1. 避免性行为。
    2. 避免阴道冲洗/使用药物（除了医生指示外），避免使用阴道避孕药。
  3. 如须进行乳房扫描，请勿在胸部涂抹防臭剂或爽身粉。
  4. 怀孕或有可能怀孕及生理期间的妇女，不适宜做体验，请延期。

Chinese Medical & TCM Wellness Services Flow

Participant DO’s and DON’Ts Reminder before a Chinese Medical & TCM Wellness Appointment

1. DO NOT skip any meals.

2. Take a meal one (1) hour before any Chinese Medical & TCM Wellness service.

3. DO NOT take any alcoholic drinks for 24 hours before any service procedures and avoid staying up late.

4. DO NOT perform any exercise activities three (3) hours before the Chinese Medical & TCM Wellness procedures.

5. Inform the Operator of any sickness or fever before any service procedures.

6. Reschedule the appointment if pregnant, possibly pregnant or having menses.