MedHaven Health
Annual Physical Exams in Glen Burnie, MD
An annual physical gives you and your healthcare provider time to look at your health before the next problem demands attention.
It is different from an appointment focused on a new illness or injury.
MedlinePlus describes regular checkups as opportunities for physical evaluation and preventive care, with screening needs influenced by age, health and family history.
What Happens During an Annual Physical?
Your visit may include review of:
- Medical history
- Family history
- Current medications
- Allergies
- Blood pressure
- Heart rate
- Weight and BMI
- Relevant physical examination
- Screening needs
- Vaccination status
- Lifestyle factors
- Mental wellness
- Chronic conditions
Do Annual Physicals Include Blood Work?
Sometimes.
Laboratory testing should be based on your age, medical history, medications, symptoms and risk factors rather than automatically ordering every possible test.
Your Medication List Matters
An annual physical is a good time to reconcile your medications.
Bring an accurate list of prescriptions, supplements and over-the-counter products.
Annual Physical vs. Sick Visit
A physical is primarily preventive.
A sick visit focuses on a specific problem.
Trying to combine numerous new medical complaints with a preventive examination can change the scope of the visit and, depending on insurance, may affect billing.
Chronic Disease During Your Physical
If you have diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, asthma or another ongoing condition, your provider may identify follow-up needs during your physical.
Some chronic-disease management may require additional evaluation.
Make Your Physical More Useful
Before your appointment:
- Update your medication list.
- Know major family health history.
- Bring relevant specialist information.
- Write down important questions.
Bring vaccination records if needed
FAQs
No. Its primary purpose is routine health and preventive evaluation.
No. Appropriate testing depends on individual circumstances.
No. They are distinct types of visits with different requirements
An accurate medication list is very helpful
Routine blood-pressure measurement may identify elevated readings that require further evaluation.
Your Care Team at MedHaven Health
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Oluwakemi "Kemi" Balogun, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner — Medical Director
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Rose Oyugi Okowa, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
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Florence Alli, FNP-BC, MSN, PMHNP
Family & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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