how often do you visit a GP for a "well-visit"?
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Anonymous
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Now that my ob/gyn only needs to do a PAP/HPV test every five years and I'm done having babies, I'm wondering if I should go to my GP for a yearly checkup? I feel funny scheduling an appointment when I don't have anything specific to ask, but I wonder if I should be doing it?
How often do you see a GP just for a check up without having anything wrong? |
Anonymous
| Never. If I'm not sick or needing something specific, I don't go in. I could see making an appointment every 3-5 yrs. just to get a cholesterol and blood pressure check. But if it ain't broke, I don't fix it. |
Anonymous
| I go every year because my health insurance covers it. So does DH. I'm just 32 but I think it's important to have a once over and also to have a good ongoing relationship with a doctor. |
Anonymous
| Every year |
Anonymous
| Every year. That way you have a relationship with a doctor if you do get sick. Also the screening becomes important, things like cholesterol, thyroid. |
Anonymous
+1 It's a good thing to do a full blood work up every year to make sure you are staying healthy. Most insurance companies pay for this type of preventative care. |
Anonymous
| Never. |
Anonymous
| I do it every year or two. You kind of have to if you want to have a doctor on call in case you get sick. |
Anonymous
| I'm in the every 3-5 years camp. |
Anonymous
| Never |
Anonymous
| Every year. It's covered by insurance and I go to the same doctor. I need frequent monitoring for thryoid and blood sugar levels anyway, so I prefer to make sure everything else is fine. |
Anonymous
| You should go every year. There are a lot of people walking around with illnesses like hypertension, high cholesterol, etc and they have no idea. |
Anonymous
| Never |
Anonymous
| Every 3-5 yrs and I have concierge doctor (excellent health care). |
Anonymous
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Once a year.
What's a concierge doctor? |