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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 post
Med-O-Meter

6

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

 

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