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3 Reasons You Should See the Doctor Every Year

Do you see your physician annually for a well-care checkup? You should! Even during this time of pandemic, you should still schedule an appointment!

Our health and risk factors consistently change over time. Each year our bodies change, and regular checkups can prevent some diseases entirely.

If you haven’t established a relationship with a primary care physician, it is highly recommended. While urgent care facilities are great for injuries and issues like the cold and flu, having a primary care doctor is important. On top of that, building a relationship with that doctor can be a lifesaving decision.

Even if you only see your primary care doctor once per year, seeing the same person can benefit you in ways you may not have thought of. Here are three reasons you should see a doctor every year:

To Gather Baseline Health Information

Each year, your body changes. Seeing your physician each year provides vital information that can be compared over time. Your baseline is how your body presents in its normal and high-functioning state. Each time you come back and have new tests, those results can be compared to prior tests and changes can be identified easier.

Seeing the same provider over time allows them to have a better perspective when reviewing your annual information. This can make a big difference in catching potential problems earlier and provide higher quality care.

To Receive an Education

Seeing a physician annually can give you an education. You can learn about what is important at that moment to maximize your health. This spans from explaining typical concerns for your health and wellbeing to making suggestions that can change and increase your quality of life. You also may need to decrease something that may be affecting you negatively.

Education is a vital aspect of health care. You can’t change or introduce something into your life if you are unaware that you should. Your physician is trained to know what to look for and what to do based on the information he gathers from your annual exam or specialty screening.

To Learn about Prevention

Similar to education, prevention is the key to avoid a good amount of future illness and suffering. Obviously, everything can’t be avoided. However, your doctor can offer suggestions about actions you can take to stave off some health conditions. From preventive tests to actions that halt disease advancement, seeing your physician annually can make all the difference. Perhaps you can avoid some health issues down the line.

In Conclusion

Seeing your care providers regularly can help them know you better. This can translate to better care and faster healing if, and when, the times comes that you need care.

During this time of semiquarantine, most doctors’ offices are taking steps to protect everyone with temperature checks, reduced numbers of patients in waiting rooms, and reconfigured offices. You may also be able to have a virtual appointment~

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Dominique

3 Reasons You Should See the Doctor Every Year

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