Preventive health checks in a new way, when a doctor is not always needed
Maintaining good health is no longer just about treating illnesses, but more and more people are investing in preventive check-ups and examinations. Many people want to know their health status before symptoms appear and act early. Consumer-driven laboratory packages, available without a doctor’s referral, and comprehensive imaging tests such as full-body MRIs have become very popular. In this article, we look at why preventive health checks without a referral are now more relevant than ever and how they can help you gain peace of mind about your health.
Why have laboratory packages become popular?
More and more Finns want to monitor their well-being with concrete indicators. Laboratory kits without a referral offer a quick and easy way to check, for example, inflammation levels, cholesterol, blood sugar or vitamin levels. This means that any changes or further investigations can be detected before the disease has time to develop.
- Long-term health management: regular tests help you monitor how your body is affected by things like diet, exercise and stress management.
- Fast access to information: results are often available online, without the need for a doctor’s referral or a separate appointment.
- A holistic approach: popular laboratory packages can include a wide range of tests that give an accurate picture of the condition of different parts of the body.
A holistic picture of the body with magnetic resonance imaging
While laboratory tests tell us a lot about the blood count and the internal balance of the body, a full-body MRI gives us a visual view of the body’s structures. Still a relatively new option in Finland, full-body MRI is already becoming more common across Europe. It is a radiation-free method and can detect many diseases, especially cancer, at an early stage.
- Early detection: even small changes can be detected before they cause symptoms.
- Wide coverage: a single scan covers the body from head to pelvis, making it well suited to preventive health care.
- Peace of mind: when potential pre-cancerous lesions or other health problems are detected or ruled out early, your sense of security is increased.
Prevention without referral – who is it for?
Preventive examinations without a doctor’s referral are suitable for anyone who wants to take an active role in their health. They are particularly useful for people who:
- are sensitive to changes in their health and want to be sure of their situation,
- are aware of illnesses in their family, so regular check-ups help them to react in time,
- want easy and flexible services without visits to the health centre,
- take long-term care of their well-being and want to prevent problems before they occur.
Krista started on the path of prevention
Many Finns have started to build up a regular “health check-up”, including comprehensive laboratory tests without referral and, if necessary, a comprehensive preventive health check. Krista decided to check her own health before the stress of a busy everyday life took its toll on her body. She booked an appointment for a full-body MRI scan privately. This enabled her to identify imbalances, which she was able to address early on through lifestyle changes.
Thanks to Krista’s experience, she feels more confident and now has a clearer picture of her own health. At the same time, she avoided long waiting times and quickly gained new knowledge to build a goal-oriented well-being. The tests revealed that she had a mild case of fatty liver, so weight loss became a clear goal. In addition, another finding required a follow-up study in a year’s time. Knowing about these changes helped Krista to make the right decisions in time and to monitor her own well-being more closely.
Towards holistic health care
Preventive research is part of the modern transformation of health care, where the focus is not only on treating diseases, but also on identifying and preventing risks.
- New technologies: MRI scanners, artificial intelligence and data analysis are delivering increasingly accurate results.
- Consumer-driven services: easy appointments, customised examination packages and access to services without a referral lower the threshold for taking care of your health.
- Healthy lifestyle: a preventive approach supports an active and healthy daily life.
Take a step towards health security
While laboratory kits meet the needs of many, full-body MRI takes proactive health monitoring even further. Want to make sure that potential problems are detected before they affect your life? A full-body MRI provides a broad view of your body without radiation and helps you identify risks early.
More certainty about your health
With Visio MRI, you get an efficient service with advanced imaging techniques, AI-based image sequence optimisation and refinement, and experienced radiologists to ensure reliable results. So you can go about your daily life with confidence, knowing you’ve taken an important step towards safeguarding your health.
Prevention is the future – ensure your body’s wellbeing today.