05. Programmes financed by the Compulsory Health Insurance Fund budget
We invite you to make better use of the opportunities offered by the state to get free health checks
You are invited to get tested through preventive health programmes, which allow you to detect abnormalities early, identify serious diseases and treat them effectively. Diseases that are detected early are much easier to treat than those detected at later stages. Preventive programmes are free of charge for patients (financed by the PSDF budget).
Prevention programmes are aimed at patients of a certain age. However, if a person feels unwell but does not fall into the age group, he or she should under no circumstances delay in contacting his or her family doctor. He or she will carry out the necessary tests and, if necessary, issue a referral for a consultation with a specialist.
Programme for the financing of measures to prevent cervical malignancies
- The aim of the programme is to reduce the incidence of cervical malignancies and mortality among Lithuanian women.
- Women aged 25-34 years have a cytology smear test once every 3 years and women aged 35-59 years once every 5 years . The results may be followed by additional tests to objectively confirm or refute the diagnosis.
Funding programme for screening mammography for breast cancer
- The aim of the programme is to reduce the mortality rate of Lithuanian women from breast malignancies.
- Moterims nuo 45 iki 74 metų (imtinai) kartą per 2 metus atliekamas mamografinis tyrimas.
- If you have a referral from your family doctor, you can register in advance at the reception desk of the Consultation Clinic of the Kėdainiai Hospital (or any other health care institution providing mammography services).
- The patient is informed of the results of the test by her family doctor.
Funding programme for early diagnosis of prostate cancer
- The aim of the programme is to improve the diagnosis of early-stage prostate cancer and to apply radical treatment methods for prostate cancer in order to reduce disability and mortality.
- Men aged 50 to 69 years (inclusive) and men aged 45 years and over who have had a parent or brother with prostate cancer have a blood test to determine the level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in their blood.
- If your PSA level is above the normal range, your GP will refer you for a urology consultation.
- Further tests will determine the diagnosis.
Funding programme for early diagnosis of colorectal cancer
- The aim of the programme is to improve the detection of early stages of colorectal cancer and to reduce mortality from the disease.
- For people aged 50 to 74 years, a covert bleeding test is carried outonce every 2 years. If the test is negative, the patient is healthy; if the test is positive, the family doctor will refer the patient to a specialist for a colonoscopy or other tests.
- These tests will help to confirm or rule out a diagnosis of colorectal cancer.
People at high risk of cardiovascular disease, Programme for the financing of screening and prevention measures
- The aim of the programme is to reduce avoidable mortality from cardiovascular disease through prevention and treatment by identifying patients at risk of cardiovascular disease (hereafter referred to as 'at risk group'), organising their preventive care, and making lifestyle changes and, if necessary, prescribing the necessary treatment.
- Men and women aged 40 to 60 years (inclusive) should consult their GP, who will carry out the necessary tests and assess the patient's risk of cardiovascular disease.
- How often should I be tested? If assessed by your GP:
- very high risk - after 1 year;
- high risk - after 2 years;
- low and medium risk - after 4 years.
- If the family doctor determines that the likelihood of cardiovascular disease is high, he or she sends the patient to specialised centres for a more detailed examination. If necessary, treatment is given.