If one wants to achieve a healthy lifestyle, check-ups should be part of their routine. 

Besides helping to identify early signs of health issues, it also guarantees that your body is operating well. However, not all check-ups are created equal.

With various options available, it’s important to understand the differences between traditional health check-ups and more comprehensive services like the VIP Shinagawa Dock offered by Shinagawa Diagnostic & Preventive Care.

What Makes Them The Same

In essence, both traditional health check-ups and the VIP Shinagawa Dock share a common goal — they encourage patients to undergo regular health assessments to catch potential health issues early.

Both of these medical exams serve as tools for maintaining and enhancing one’s overall well-being. They are designed to provide an in-depth view of a person’s health status through a range of medical exams. 

By helping one understand their health status, regular health check-ups are necessary in promoting proactive health care and ensuring that individuals stay informed about their current condition.

Limitations of a Traditional Health Check-Up

While traditional health check-ups are valuable for basic health assessments, they unfortunately possess some limitations.

For instance, these often focus on a narrow range of tests — covering basic health parameters such as physical exam (height and weight), complete blood count (CBC), chest x-ray, urinalysis, and stool. This limited scope may miss the signs of more complex health issues.

This kind of check-up also involves multiple visits to specialists and laboratories if the results have abnormal findings, which can create significant time and financial constraints. This inconvenient setup not only complicates scheduling and coordination, but also increases their total cost of health care. 

Without a systematic, one-stop health assessment, patients struggle to keep track of their appointments, leading to missed procedures or follow-ups. Patients may start feeling overwhelmed and stressed, which can discourage them from completing their checkups or even from seeking care altogether. 

Advantages of the VIP Shinagawa Dock

Despite its importance, the limitations of traditional health checkups can sometimes leave us wanting more — luckily, this is where the VIP Shinagawa Dock shines. Offering, a more comprehensive and comfortable approach — it seeks to combine all essential tests and more into a single visit.

The VIP Shinagawa Dock puts an emphasis on preventive care through specialized cancer screening blood tests, imaging exams such as CT scans and MRI scans, as well as a variety of endoscopy procedures in addition to standard health tests.

After completing their checkup, patients speak with our resident doctors, who interpret the results and provide comprehensive insights. Their guidance helps patients make informed decisions about their lifestyle.

But beyond all of these, perhaps what sets the VIP Shinagawa Dock apart from a traditional health checkup is its commitment to precision through the double-reading method. This unique practice guarantees that the patient’s imaging results are meticulously evaluated not just by skilled Filipino doctors, but also by trusted Japanese medical professionals.

Embrace a New Tradition in Health Checkups

While traditional health check-ups play an essential role in our lives, the VIP Shinagawa Dock offers a more thorough, personalized, and advanced approach to health assessment. 

One of the diseases that Shinagawa strongly aims to prevent is cancer.

According to Dr. Valerie Gilbert Ulep, senior researcher of the government think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), there are at least 25,000 cancer cases reported per year in the Philippines.

He believes that about 60% of deaths in these cases could have been prevented if the disease was caught early. Ulep emphasizes the importance of preventive care by saying “early detection increases the chance of survival.”

By addressing the limitations of traditional check-ups and providing a holistic evaluation, the VIP Shinagawa Dock ensures that patients receive the highest standard of care. Investing in this kind of health check-up not only helps in early detection and prevention, but also empowers individuals to take control of their health.