Well Man
In Harbour Health our mission is to help you stay healthy. Often the first time men realise there is something wrong is when they have a serious health event such as a heart attach or a stroke. Let us screen you to establish your risk profile and manage those risks before you become ill.
Health Screening
Different things may concern you at different ages and your family history will affect that.
If you are under thirty your main concern may be your sexual health. We provide full STI screening in Harbour Health.
If you are older you might request a Standard Medical. This appointment takes an hour during which you initially fill in a comprehensive questionnaire and supply a urine sample. The doctor will then clarify any health issues arising in the questionnaire, complete a thorough physical examination and take a panel of bloods. You will receive a written report based on your assessment and blood results within a few weeks.
If you would prefer a more comprehensive examination you may like to make an appointment for an Executive Medical. This involves two appointments. The first will be early morning with the nurse for an hour. During that a comprehensive history and fasting blood tests will be taken. A urine and stool test, ECG (heart test) and breathing test will also be performed. Your second appointment will be a week later for 30 minutes with the doctor. During this appointment (which can be at any time throughout the day) the physical examination will be completed, the blood and other tests will be discussed and health suggestions for the future will be discussed.
Prostate cancer
This is an extremely common cancer in men. There are two methods of screening, a physical examination and a blood test. We offer both on request or as a part of a well man physical. This is not usually screened for unless you are the appropriate age (or younger with a positive family history or symptoms of prostate disease). We currently offer a choice of a male or female doctor but all of the doctors provide this service.
Erectile dysfunction
This can be a problem for men of any age. It can be an early sign of a physical disease such as Diabetes or can occur after a significant health event affecting your physical or mental health. This is something which should not be ignored. We will assess and treat this problem appropriately when you present.
heart health
You do not need to do a full Well Man Medical to find out if you are at increased risk of heart disease. You can ask the doctor at any consultation if you have a family history or are in general concerned about this. The doctor will arrange for you to have blood tests. When the results are available you may attend the nurse who will complete a cardiac risk assessment. This will be based on your height, weight, blood pressure, smoking status, family history and blood results.
If you have established heart disease we offer a structured programme for monitoring your heart health.
Diabetes
This is becoming increasingly common in Ireland. We offer screening for Diabetes on request and are likely to suggest it if we notice your weight has increased. Diabetes can cause a lot of damage to your body if it is untreated so you are certainly better off knowing you have it. We offer a structured Diabetes programme with monthly clinics in the practice. We also have a HSE Dietitian attending the practice to advise our diabetic patients.