If you are offered a health check or are considering undergoing a health check, such as a bodyscan, it's important to be well-informed. On one hand, our nurse Research Coordination takes care of this, on the other hand, independent information is also desirable and pleasant.
The physicians' federation KNMG (Royal Dutch Medical Association for the advancement of Medicine, www.knmg.nl) has formulated a guideline that explains the pros and cons of screening in a clear and neutral manner. You can find the brochure, in which this guideline is explained, here.
To provide insight into the effects of the bodyscan as a tool for preventive medical examination, Prescan commissioned TNO to conduct a study to (a) investigate the physical and psychological effects of the bodyscan.
The examination shows that most clients are reassured and no longer worry. The ratings for the MRI scans and the cardiological examination were a solid eight. Many clients definitely wanted to have another body scan. Almost all clients do not regret having done the bodyscan (99.4%). Most clients are also reassured and no longer worry. Many clients definitely wanted to have another body scan.
The report was finalized at the end of January 2018. With this examination, Prescan hopes to provide a solid foundation in the discussion around the pros and cons of preventive medical screening. Currently, work has begun on writing a scientific article based on the TNO report, which describes the examination and results. After scientific publication, the TNO report will be made public.
Prescan is affiliated with ZKN, Independent Clinics Netherlands and the Dutch Association for e-Health (NVEH).
Our ZKN certification applies to the locations in Baarn and the headquarters in Hengelo. The other Dutch clinics that Prescan collaborates with are independently certified. ZKN is a national certification. The clinics in Germany are locally audited, have their own certifications, and meet the strictest requirements and quality standards.
Prescan aims to provide medical services in a socially responsible manner that meet the wishes and expectations of the client. Optimal quality and service within the entire business operation is a necessary condition for continuity and a healthy return. In this regard, Prescan aims to continuously assess and improve the quality of its medical services, the service level of its employees, and the clinics.
Prescan carefully handles your data and complies with legal regulations on the protection of personal data in all cases. Our Privacy Statement outlines the security measures taken to protect personal data as effectively as possible.
At Prescan, the dermatological examination is performed using the FotoFinder Vexia, a system used for skin imaging. The examination begins with a visual inspection, during which the dermatologist maps out any skin conditions using video dermatoscopy.
The device is equipped with a camera that captures images in high resolution, both at macro and microscopic levels. These images are used to analyze any skin conditions. The camera can operate with or without skin contact and provides both polarized and non-polarized images, offering more insight into vascular structures and skin patterns.
