Annual Health Checkup Preparation

14 items · Health · Easy difficulty · 30 min

Prepare meds, symptoms, records, and questions for a smooth annual physical.

• Confirm appointment time, location, and required arrival details

  Verify in-office vs telehealth, parking, and check-in time.

• Review pre-appointment instructions (fasting, meds, tests)

  Check any lab fasting windows or medication holds from the clinic.

• Follow fasting or medication-holding instructions as directed

  No food 8–12 hours if required; take or skip meds only as advised.

• Gather a current medication and supplement list

  Include prescription, OTC, vitamins, and supplements.

• Add doses, timing, and reason for each medication

  List dose, how often, and the condition it's treating.

• List known drug, food, and environmental allergies

  Note the reaction type and severity for each allergy.

• Write down new or ongoing symptoms with start dates

  Include severity, frequency, and anything that improves/worsens them.

• Update family medical history for close relatives

  Note major conditions and ages at diagnosis for parents/siblings.

• Collect recent test results, imaging, and immunization records

  Bring printouts or request electronic copies from other providers.

• Prepare a written list of questions to ask your provider

  Focus on concerns, medication changes, screening needs, and next steps.

• Ask about preventive screenings and follow-up schedules

  Include age-related tests like cholesterol, cancer screens, and vaccines.

• Ask about medication interactions, side effects, and alternatives

  Mention new meds or supplements and any concerns about costs or effects.

• Bring photo ID, insurance card, and payment method

  Include any referral or prior authorization info if required.

• Wear comfortable, exam-friendly clothing and remove jewelry

  Choose loose sleeves for blood draws and easy access for exams.

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