Private full body MOTs boom, but NHS fears more anxiety and tests
The market for private health MOTs has grown hugely, with people paying hundreds or thousands for scans aiming to prevent disease. Companies like Neko Health, which costs £299, have millions in funding and large waiting lists for scans covering various conditions. However, the NHS warns these scans can lead to over-diagnosis, unnecessary investigations, and avoidable anxiety for healthy patients.
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