By Madsen Lake
When you need diagnostic tests, it can be a stressful time. It’s common to worry about the worst-case scenario, and most people simply want to get their tests over and done with. If you need a diagnostic test, you may be considering going private, and here’s why it can be a good idea.
- It can mean less anxiety
Sometimes, it’s not the test itself that is unpleasant, but the waiting. It’s easy to imagine the worst when you’re reading up on the test and thinking about it all the time. Go private and you can skip the waiting list, get the tests done, and stop worrying about the procedure.
- Some procedures have long waiting lists
Depending on the procedure, you may be waiting a while to get it done. For example, going private for gastroscopy is quite common, as this can often take a long time to get done under public healthcare plans. If you opt for private healthcare, it’s done as soon as there’s an appointment, and you can then make the lifestyle changes necessary or look into any treatments that are needed.
- Your experience is often more pleasant
You may find you are less anxious when using private healthcare, and this can be because:
- There are often appointments available at times to suit you, so you aren’t in a rush
- There’s less waiting around and more individual attention
- You don’t feel as rushed during the procedure
- You enjoy more pleasant surroundings
While going private doesn’t completely take away the unpleasant aspects of diagnostics, it can make things much easier on you, especially if you’re a nervous patient.
- Results can come quicker
When you have your tests done privately, there’s usually much less waiting round for results. This is good, especially for conditions where timing is important, and you don’t want to waste a single day. Also, it means you can get the diagnosis and then think about your options, rather than being left in limbo.
Being ill can be stressful, especially if you’re not sure what’s wrong with you. If you need to have a diagnostic test done, it’s worth considering going private so that you get a more pleasant, straightforward experience, and don’t end up sitting on the waiting list for months. Many illnesses get worse over time if untreated, so once the test is done, you can get on with treatment and make important decisions without delay.
