Check-ups and consultations
Employee medical checkups: what they include and why they matter
An employee medical checkup at our Marulas branch in Valenzuela gives workers a picture of their health and helps employers keep the workplace safe. What it includes depends on the job, the workplace and the employee’s health.
In short
- Most workplace checkups include a physical exam, blood pressure, CBC, blood sugar and urinalysis.
- An abnormal result is not a diagnosis.
- Health results are personal and should be kept private.
What a workplace checkup usually includes
- A physical exam, health history and blood pressure
- CBC (complete blood count) and blood sugar
- Urinalysis
- Cholesterol (lipid profile), when appropriate
- A chest X-ray or other tests, when the job calls for them
Why it matters for employees
- You can see how your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol change over time.
- Some conditions have no early symptoms, so a checkup can show changes before you feel them.
- You get results you can discuss with your own doctor.
Why it matters for employers
Jobs carry different risks, from desk work to driving to laboratory and factory work, so a checkup program should fit the work. It works best as part of a wider health and safety plan, not as a replacement for controlling hazards at work.
How often
There is no single schedule. It depends on age, health, the type of work, workplace exposures, company policy and the rules that apply to your industry.
Keep results private
Health results are personal. Employers and clinics should follow privacy laws when they collect, store and share them.
Before the checkup
- Ask whether fasting is needed for your tests.
- Bring a valid ID and any forms your employer gave you.
- Tell the doctor about any medicines you take.
Company checkups at Sunrise
At our Marulas branch, the doctor, the laboratory and the X-ray are in one building. Companies arranging annual or pre-employment checkups can send the list of required tests on Viber for a quote.
New hires can read our pre-employment medical guide. For yearly checkups, see what an annual physical exam includes, or our check-ups and medical requirements page.
Tests mentioned in this article
This article is general information and does not replace advice from your own doctor.
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