I am a female, 23 years old Jamaican. I've been to public clinics many times with the intention to get a total body examination. They are always insisting that all i need to do is a HIV/AIDS test and a breast examination. I, however want to do more than this. I understand that there are persons who are ill who urgently require these tests even more than myself, but i still think it's important to do this.
I want a complete examination. I want to know my blood count, my cholesterol level, i want to know about my heart, i want to do all STDs tests, my reproductive organ - I want to know things that I dont even know how to ask about. I just want to know that everything is okay with my body. I may not be able to do them in one go, but overtime I'd like to. Is this so wrong? I plan to go to a private doctor, but I'd like to go prepared, knowing what to request.
so here are my questions:
1. Can i have a list of ALL the exams or tests that i can/should do, please?
2. Do i have to go to a doctor to get these tests recommended?