Planning for the New Year: Scheduling Your Annual Physical

With the new year quickly arriving, there are a lot of things that require your attention. It is important that you don’t allow your health to fall to the wayside in favor of handling other year-end tasks at work and at home. You should have an annual physical every year, and planning ahead to schedule it at the first of the year is the best choice. 

Preventative Medicine

Your annual physical is all about preventative medicine. During your physical exam, your doctor can help you identify areas of health concerns so that you can make lifestyle changes to prevent conditions or illnesses from occurring. This means less downtime, less time away from work, and fewer medical costs.

Early Detection

If you do have an illness or medical condition, it is usually best if these things are found, diagnosed, and treated in a timely manner. As a general rule, the sooner a health problem is detected and diagnosed, the easier and more effective treatments can be. Instead of putting off the doctor until you are in pain or too ill to function, schedule an annual physical exam so that these issues can be tackled head on.

Disease Management

If you do have a medical condition, it is important that you stay on top of your treatment. Your annual physical gives your doctor an opportunity to determine if your current treatment plan is still viable or if changes in medication or treatment need to be made. The annual exam also gives your doctor the opportunity to determine if your disease is causing other health concerns.

If you don’t have a primary care doctor and need to set up a physical exam, we can help. Contact us today for more information or to schedule an appointment.