The person being checked will be asked a series of questions to understand your skin health history. The practitioner will then examine your skin with a Dermatoscope, a large medical magnifier. You'll be required to take your items of clothing off (excluding underwear).

Where spots or moles are found to need further analysis, the practitioner will take an image using a specialised detection technology called a Siascope, these images give the practitioner a detailed view of up to 2mm underneath the skin. This will help identify if the spot is safe or at risk of being a skin cancer.

This is a screening test only and no treatment can be provided on the day (referral for treatment will be provided if needed).

You need to contact Spotscreen directly to reschedule or cancel any appointments. You can do this either by calling Spotscreen on 1300 305 230 or emailing [email protected].

You must notify Spotscreen at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appointment of any changes or cancellations. If you don't meet this timeframe Spotscreen may charge you for the full cost of the appointment.

A "no show" is someone who has not shown up to the appointment and has not provided any notice of not attending the appointment. This means that you will be charged the full cost of the appointment.

A full skin check requires a full clinical set up, including a procedure room for excisions, pathology collection and storage etc. Unfortunately, we can't facilitate this.

Westfund has partnered with Spotscreen to offer skin screenings at a lower cost. Westfund is providing the space in selected Care Centres for the checks to be conducted. All other logistics are managed by Spotscreen.

Appointments take approximately 15 minutes.

Where a suspicious spot or mole is found, the practitioner will note this on your assessment form and provide a referral to a GP or a skin clinic where required. It is very important that you take the practitioner's advice and have any identified spots reviewed further within the timeframe provided.

It is not compulsory to undress down to underwear. The skin check can be completed with a top off and bottom item (or vice versa) of clothing on if you feel too uncomfortable to remove all your clothing at once (except underwear). However, Spotscreen does recommend undressing to underwear for a comprehensive evaluation. Gym or boxer shorts are fine.