Anonymous
Post 08/30/2014 19:38     Subject: Re:how often do you visit a GP for a "well-visit"?
Yes, every year or two. Just call to schedule a physical. It's pretty standard. You don't have to ask for a "well visit" because that makes it sound like you are a child. You want to make sure your shots are up to date for one thing. Think tetanus, etc.
Anonymous
Post 08/30/2014 08:18     Subject: how often do you visit a GP for a "well-visit"?
Every 4 years or so.
Anonymous
Post 08/30/2014 08:16     Subject: how often do you visit a GP for a "well-visit"?
Every year or two. I like having a pcp to call when sick
Anonymous
Post 08/30/2014 08:11     Subject: how often do you visit a GP for a "well-visit"?
It's called a physical. My insurance pays part of my out of pocket deductible if I do one, so I do!

It's good to do every year or so, and if you are done having babies, you are in the age range where it is good to do annual bloodwork!
Anonymous
Post 08/30/2014 07:50     Subject: how often do you visit a GP for a "well-visit"?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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.


+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.


+2 I go for the relationship, the blood work and to get weighed. We compare my numbers every year and see where I should be focusing. I'm 42.
Anonymous
Post 08/30/2014 07:45     Subject: how often do you visit a GP for a "well-visit"?
Never
Anonymous
Post 08/28/2014 12:59     Subject: how often do you visit a GP for a "well-visit"?
DH is nearing 50, and I'm in my mid 40's. Before, we hardly did a well checkup. Now, I'm thinking we should do it every year because we both have a family history of heart disease, cancer.. etc.