Internists health care from 35 necessary

Provision from 35 necessary. The costs are borne by the health insurance companies.

(13.09.2010) As the professional association of German internists (BDI) announced in Wiesbaden, men and women from the age of 35 every two years for health care to family doctor. The costs are covered by the statutory health insurance.

As a precautionary measure, individual laboratory medical examinations are arranged by the family doctor. These include a urine sample and a blood test. In a detailed conversation, the doctor should question family background and the patient's previous medical history. Certain medical history procedures can rule out diseases such as kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The aim should also be to record the individual risks for the development of diseases and to inform the patient about possible consequences of the examination results.

The costs of health care are covered by the statutory health insurance. Some health insurance companies reward the health check from 35 even with a bonus system and contribution discounts. (Sb)