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 Requirements for basic physicals vary by age group. Below is a general guideline recommending preventative measures based on age. These can be scheduled through this office.
Age 19-39
- PAP Smear (Women): Every 1-3 years (after first intercourse)
- Breast Exam (Women) With PAP Smear, Self Exam Monthly
- Physical - Every 1-3 years
- Blood work based on risk factors
- HIV (AIDS) Test in High Risk Groups
Age 40-64 (the frequency of the following are increased)
- Breast Exam - Yearly
- Rectal Exam - Yearly
- Mammogram - Every 1-2 years after age 35 for women with a positive family
history; yearly after 50
- Stool Screening for Colon Cancer - Yearly after 50 (after 40 for those with
predisposing factors or a positive family history)
- Bloodwork based on risk factors
Age 65 and Older (the frequency of the following are increased)
- Breast Exam and Rectal - Yearly
- Pap and pelvic every 3 years
- Blood work and Urine cased on risk factors
- Mammogram yearly
- Screening Hearing & Vision
Other items you may wish to discuss with your doctor include:
- Health Risk Assessment
- Nutrition and Exercise Advise
- Skin Examination for Cancer
- Hormone Therapy after Menopause
- Contraception
- Osteoporosis
- Aspirin Treatment to prevent Heart Disease
- Routine Eye Exams for glaucoma, cataracts
Naturally, if you have special illnesses (diabetes, liver and/or kidney disease,
high blood pressure or cholesterol, etc.) the frequency of these tests will
change and your doctor will order certain special tests. Please discuss your
requirements with your doctor.
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