Annual Health and Wellness Exam – What You Can Expect
Why visit the doctor when you’re not sick, you may wonder? Taking a proactive approach to health, rather than waiting until a problem occurs, is vital to a person’s overall wellness.
Visiting your doctor for an annual health and wellness exam is a good practice. The exam will vary depending on the patient’s age, but here are some things you can expect no matter if the individual is five, 25 or 65 years old.
A primary care physician or nurse will check/inquire about some or all of the following things during an annual health and wellness exam:
· Weight
· Blood pressure
· Pulse
· Heart rate
· Temperature
· Blood work and sugar levels – optional, depends on the patient’s age and doctor’s request
· Questions regarding any medications currently taking
· Questions about social habits
· Questions about smoking and alcohol usage, if age-appropriate
· Questions and recommendations about screenings and immunizations, based on age, medical history and needs
Annual visits with a provider are important. Early detection helps identify any conditions or potential problems so that prompt treatment can be done.
Know your current health status so you can stay well and keep on track with your wellness goals. Visit EasySchedule.com to make an appointment with a Baptist primary care physician for your own health and wellness exam.
