Services – Worksite Clinics
Bowel Health
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in both men and women. It is 90% curable if detected and treated early. Using a simple-to-perform test for in-vitro qualitative detection of occult blood in the stool, this screening provides individuals with an early indicator of various gastrointestinal bleeding disorders.
- Healthcare professional meets your employee in a one-on-one consultation
- Information presented about colorectal disease, specifically bowel cancer and its prevalence in Australia. Signs and symptoms are discussed as well as possible causes and risk factors
- Personal risk assessment undertaken and discussed
- General and personal preventative measures discussed
- Lifestyle recommendations suggested
- No bowel screening test is done during the clinic, however the nurse will recommend, where applicable, that a test kit is purchased from the pharmacy
- Information brochure presented to the employee.
