Ero: Health workers mobilize around preventive assessments

The French now have access to the My Prevention Report system, which allows them to take stock and identify risk factors. In Hérault the operation is in full swing.

The “Prevention Meetings,” launched in 2022, were designed to empower French citizens to become agents in their health, rather than just spectators. Now this is reality. From January 1, 2024, a new preventative medical device is available. This allows take stock of four key periods of life : from 18 to 25 years, from 45 to 50 years, from 60 to 65 years and from 70 to 75 years. Private doctors, pharmacists, midwives and nurses are eligible to carry out such assessments.

For the latter, of which there are 15,000 in our region, these estimates positive signal “Especially since our main strength, the territorial network, will allow us to reach a large number of them,” points out the profession through the Regional Union of Health Workers Infirmiers Liberals Occitanie.

“We are very excited about the preventative assessments, these meetings allow patients and healthcare professionals not only to discuss lifestyle and identify risk factors for chronic diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular disease…), but also to conduct sometimes vital screenings (cancer, STIs. ..) and vaccination reminders.”

Screening for chronic diseases

With 100% support from health insurance, citizens interested in My Prevention Report began receiving invitations.

These 30 to 45 minute preventive assessments will be divided into three phases. The first will identify possible risks, and the other two will prioritize risks and allow the development of an individual preventive action plan (PAP).

There are many things that will be taken into account during this assessment. Medical history will be analyzed as well as lifestyle habits. for example, diet or physical activity. The meeting will also discuss vaccinations, weight management and mental wellbeing.

“As healthcare professionals, the special relationship we have with our patients gives us a vital role in encouraging them to undertake preventive assessments. This is a guarantee of success.”

Remember that chronic diseases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), are leading cause of global mortality. These diseases, which last for a long time (six months or more), develop slowly and do not tend to cure. It is important to identify and treat chronic diseases as quickly as possible, as they can affect daily and professional life. Improving patients’ quality of life and increasing their independence will enable them to access work that is compatible with their living conditions and thus participate more easily in social and daily life.

According to WHO, in 2030 there will be more people over 65 than people under 15, and chronic diseases will account for 86% of deaths in Europe. Health Insurance Ayrault points out that “this increase in the proportion of older people will not be without consequences for health and the occurrence of diseases, especially chronic diseases, and disability. However, a significant proportion of chronic diseases are associated with preventable or modifiable risk factors. Therefore, prevention is important.”

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