What is a Ningen Dock health checkup in Japan?

On September 6th and 7th, the 65th Annual Conference of the Ningen Dock and Preventive Medicine Association of Japan took place at the Pacifico Convention Center (Yokohama City, Japan). Notably, Bernard Healthcare International's Advanced Medical System (Ho Chi Minh City) participated and presented a report on health screening based on the Ningen Dock model from Japan, which Bernard Healthcare has successfully implemented in Vietnam for the past three years.

The Ningen Dock Conference is an important forum in the field of human healthcare and preventive medicine. The conference had 4,300 participants, including 3,800 in-person attendees; 277 in-person presentations and 167 poster presentations.

The Bernard delegation poses for a photo with Dr. Ishizaka Yuko (seated in the center) at the 65th Annual Ningen Dock Conference in Japan.

At the conference, Dr. Ishizaka Yuko, Vice President of the Ningen Dock and Preventive Medicine Association of Japan and Head of the Organizing Committee for the Ningen Dock 2024 Conference, shared six outstanding differences of Ningen Dock, a Japanese health screening model that has been developed over the past 70 years.

In terms of scope and depth

Ningen Dock is a comprehensive health check program designed for early detection of potential health problems. It includes a general clinical examination, blood tests, imaging (MRI, CT scan), gastrointestinal endoscopy, cardiovascular risk assessment, cancer screening, and lifestyle disease screening. The goal is to provide in-depth health analysis, going beyond basic checks to detect diseases before symptoms appear.

The Ningen Dock screening program at Bernard Healthcare includes a range of advanced diagnostic imaging services such as whole-body MRI, whole-body CT, full-body ultrasound, gastrointestinal endoscopy, etc.

Customization options

Ningen Dock can be customized based on a patient's age, medical history, lifestyle, and specific concerns. Programs can focus on specific health risks such as cancer, heart disease, or digestive issues. Service customization is not limited to specific health concerns from the patient or doctor.

Focus on preventive medicine

Experts emphasize that Ningen Dock places a strong emphasis on preventative care and early detection of diseases, especially cancer, cardiovascular problems, and lifestyle-related illnesses. The goal is to detect diseases at the earliest possible stage, which increases the chances of successful treatment. Detailed consultations and explanations from doctors are also provided.

Customers undergo a full-body MRI scan as part of the Ningen Dock screening package for cancer and stroke risk assessment at Bernard Healthcare.

Examination time

Ningen Dock visits typically last from half a day to two days due to the wide range of tests and other paraclinical services available. Furthermore, dedicated time is given to clinical examinations, result explanations, and post-examination consultations with specialists. Some medical facilities even offer accommodation and spa services as part of the experience.

Ningen Dock at Bernard focuses not only on expertise but also on the experience and personalized service.

Regarding costs

Ningen Dock health checkups are typically more expensive than regular checkups due to their larger package size, including comprehensive blood and urine tests, fecal occult blood tests, and numerous other diagnostic tests to provide a broad, in-depth assessment and a personalized approach. They are generally considered a premium healthcare service.

Different target audience

The Ningen Dock health check is often recommended for individuals seeking a comprehensive, preventative health check or who have a family history of serious illnesses. It is particularly popular with middle-income and upper-middle-income individuals who want greater peace of mind or more comprehensive risk factor management than basic recommendations.

Yamanashi University Hospital in Japan participates in the operation of Ningen Dock and other advanced screening services at Bernard, cross-referencing all MRI and CT results from these services; providing expert consultation and second-opinion support.

In summary, Ningen Dock is a comprehensive, in-depth health check-up program with a long history in Japan, aimed at early detection and preventative care, while routine health check-ups are more basic and mass-based, focusing on current health status and management of existing conditions.

In Vietnam, Bernard Healthcare is one of the first private healthcare providers to join the Ningen Dock Association of Japan and implement the Ningen Dock health check-up model with professional support from Yamanashi University Hospital, alongside providing regular medical examination and treatment services.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/kham-suc-khoe-ningen-dock-nhat-ban-la-gi-185241024152826506.htm