What to expect at a yearly physical
A standard annual checkup covers vitals, a general physical exam, routine bloodwork (often ordered, with results following), and a review of your medications and any changes since last year. It’s a checkpoint, not a deep dive — which is exactly why preparation matters.
Questions worth preparing in advance
- Are my vitals and recent labs trending in a direction I should know about?
- Is anything on my current medication list worth reconsidering?
- Are there screenings appropriate for my age I haven’t had yet?
- Is there anything in my family history that should change my screening schedule?
Bring these written down — it’s easy to forget them once the appointment starts moving.
What to bring with you
Your current medication list, any home-logged vitals (blood pressure or glucose readings, if relevant), and a short list of anything unusual you’ve noticed since last year. A doctor working from your actual data, not your memory of the past twelve months, gives better advice.
Preparing from your MedKeep record
Before the appointment, export your PDF summary — current medications, recent vitals, and the last visit’s notes. Fifteen minutes with your own history in hand covers more ground than fifteen minutes reconstructing it from memory in the room.
Frequently asked questions
What should I ask at my yearly physical?
Whether recent vitals or labs show a trend worth discussing, whether your medications still make sense, and whether you’re due for any age-appropriate screenings.
What should I bring to an annual physical?
Your current medication list, any home-logged vitals, and notes on anything unusual since last year — a summary a doctor can work from rather than your memory alone.
How can I prepare for my physical using MedKeep?
Export your PDF summary before the appointment — current medications, recent vitals and your last visit notes, ready to hand over or reference.
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