Table 2 Reasons for requesting a check-up that were mentioned during the baseline consultation ("open agenda")
From: Open and hidden agendas of "asymptomatic" patients who request check-up exams
Reason for requested check-up | Number of patients* |
|---|---|
Prevention/general health exam | 34 |
Diagnostic evaluation of specific symptoms | 27 |
Blood tests or radiological tests | 21 |
Health concerns/fear of illness | 18 |
Cardiac examination | 13 |
Evaluation of hypertension | 8 |
Vertigo/dizziness | 8 |
Sleeping disorders/fatigue | 7 |
Life-style counseling (diet, smoking, surgical procedures, vaccination) | 7 |
HIV†-Testing | 7 |
Dyspnea/cough/wanted lung examination | 6 |
Various other examinations | 6 |
Sent by friends or relatives for a check-up | 6 |
Urinalysis | 5 |