Question:
If I am otherwise healthy with no history of chronic medical problems, do I need a yearly exam with blood tests?
Answer:
No
MedHead Confidence Score: 6
Amount Saved: $200 annual physical $800 screening lab tests
MedHead Message:
We seems to be slaying some pretty sacred cows here. If you are healthy, you probably don’t need an exam every year. A lot of times lab tests are ordered which are expensive and don’t contribute at all to your overall health status.
References:
1. http://www.choosingwisely.org/clinician-lists/society-general-internal-medicine-general-health-checks-for-asymptomatic-adults/ 2. http://health.costhelper.com/physical-exam.html
