What
to Bring to Your Bali Medical Check-Up: Documents & Records
Checklist
Bring your passport (photo ID), a written list of every
medication and supplement you take with doses, any previous medical
records or recent test results, your eyeglasses if you wear them,
insurance details if you plan to claim, and payment for the package. If
you are on prescription medication, bring the medicines themselves.
Having your history on hand lets the doctor interpret your results
accurately — it is one of the most useful things you can do to get value
from your screening. A check-up is far more powerful with
context than without it.
Turning up prepared is not just about admin. The documents you bring
directly shape how well a doctor can read your results. As the medical
advisor for Bali Medical Checkup, I have seen a
well-prepared patient get genuinely useful, personalised insight — and
an unprepared one get a page of numbers with no story behind them. Here
is the complete checklist.
The essentials — do
not leave without these
- Passport or government photo ID. Required to
register and to match your identity to your report. Your report should
carry your legal name for use back home. - A written medication & supplement list. Every
prescription drug, over-the-counter medicine and supplement, with the
dose and how often you take it. This is critical — some medications
affect blood results, and the doctor needs the full picture. Do
not stop any medication to “prepare” without
instruction; simply list everything (see which
medications to pause before a check-up and always confirm with your
provider first). - Your actual medications, if you take prescription
drugs — useful for the consultation and in case timing needs adjusting
on the day. - Payment. Confirm accepted methods in advance so
there is no surprise at reception.
Your
medical history — the part that adds the most value
This is where preparation turns a generic screening into a
personalised one:
- Previous medical records or discharge summaries,
especially for any ongoing condition. - Recent test results from home (blood work, imaging,
ECGs) — these give the doctor a baseline to compare against,
which is often more revealing than a single new reading. - A note of your family medical history — heart
disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke in close relatives. Family history
genuinely changes which screenings are recommended and how findings are
weighed (U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Family Health
History”). - A short list of any current symptoms or concerns
you want the doctor to address. It is easy to forget these once you are
in the appointment.
Bringing prior records is also what makes your Bali report genuinely
continuous with your care at home — it is easier to share results
with your GP when everyone can see the trend, not just a
snapshot.
Practical comfort items
- Eyeglasses or contact lenses, if a vision check is
part of your package. - A light snack for afterwards. You will be fasting
for the bloods; something to eat once they are done is welcome. - A book or headphones for any short waits between
stations. - Comfortable, loose clothing — you may change for
imaging or an ECG, and comfort helps.
If you are claiming on
insurance
If you intend to seek reimbursement, bring your insurance
policy details and check in advance what your insurer requires
— often an itemised invoice and a report in English. Our guide on insurance and
reimbursement for a Bali check-up covers this for travellers and
nomads. Confirm the paperwork before your visit so the facility can
issue it correctly.
A quick grab-and-go
checklist
Copy this the night before:
Digital copies count too
You do not have to carry a folder of paper. In fact, having your
records digitally — clear photos or PDFs on your phone,
or in an email you can open — is often more practical, and lets the
doctor zoom in on a prior result or forward a copy. If your previous
test results live in a home-country patient portal, download them or
screenshot the key pages before you travel, in case
connectivity or logins are awkward on the day. A short, well-organised
set of digital records is easier for a busy screening physician to
review than a thick stack of loose paper.
Whatever format you choose, make sure your medication list is
legible and complete, since it is the single most consulted
document during the visit. If you are not certain of exact drug names or
doses, photograph the packaging — the doctor can read the details from
there.
What you can safely leave
behind
Just as useful as knowing what to bring is knowing what you do not
need to worry about:
- You do not need a doctor’s referral. A preventive
screening is open to self-referral; you can book a full-body check-up
directly. - You do not need to bring your own test tubes, forms or lab
kits — the facility provides everything clinical. - You do not need to stop your regular medication to
prepare, unless a doctor has specifically told you to. Bring it and list
it instead. - You do not need a fasting exemption letter or special
documentation for the fast itself — just follow the timing
instructions you are given.
Keeping your kit lean means one less thing to manage on an early,
fasted morning.
Why this matters for
a full-body screening
A full-body check-up
is designed to build a complete picture of your health. Your documents
are half of that picture — the history that gives your results meaning.
Numbers in isolation are just numbers; numbers alongside your
background, medications and prior trends are insight. Ten minutes of
preparation the night before is the highest-return thing you can do for
the whole screening.
Not sure what your specific package requires you to bring? We send
every patient a tailored preparation and document checklist before the
appointment. Message us on WhatsApp at wa.me/6281139414563 or
reach us through the contact page, and we will
make sure you arrive fully ready.
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advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified doctor.
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