Wellness appointment

Well what are your concerns?

The items dealt with in a wellness exam will be different depending on age but should focus on age appropriate general health screening. He/she should record your blood pressure regardless of age, also height and weight to determine your BMI. You should know your vaccination status so take in prior records if you have them so if you are due for tetanus booster or other age appropriate vaccinations you can be brought up to date.. If you are young and have not had the HPV (cervical cancer) vaccination that might be discussed. He/she should get your family history to determine future risk for certain hereditary illness so you should know if your parents, siblings, grandparents have had certain types of cancers, diabetes, heart disease. He/she should also screen you for other health risks including getting smoking and alcohol history, ask you about exercise, sleep habits, sexual habits like if you are using contraception and discuss risk for sexually transmitted diseases and counsel you regarding those issues if you are determined to be at risk. If you are over 50 have you had a colonoscopy. Are you in an age range where mammogram is needed. If you are not up to date on Pap smear that should be done. Depending on your age lab work may or may not be done. If you are young and have no symptoms it may not be indicated. If you are overweight or older then screening for diabetes, cholesterol might be recommended. Basically the doctor should know to do all these things but being prepared by knowing your history is helpful. If you are on medications take them in or take a list of the meds and dosages. Know if you have allergies to medications you can report. Things like that. Hope that helps and hope you get a good report.