On a physical, the physician reviews the history and lifestyle of the individual and orders appropriate tests relating to family history and lifestyle and the health monitoring guidelines.
| Test or Procedure |
Age |
Frequency |
Clinical Exam &
Health History |
18-40
40-50
50+ |
Periodically
Every 2 Years
Every Year |
Oral Exam
MD/DDS or |
18+
High Risk (Tobacco, Alcohol) |
Every 1-2 Years
May be done by Dentist |
| Blood Pressure |
18+ |
Every 3 Years, If BP< 140/85 |
| Electrocardiogram |
|
Routine Screening not Recommended |
Hearing Exam/
Vision Tests |
60+ |
Every 2 Years |
| Cholesterol |
18+ |
Every 5 Years if < than 200. Every 1-2 Years if > than 200 |
| Blood Sugar |
18+ |
Yearly for persons at High Risk (Positive family history) |
| Thyroid |
18+ |
Routine Screening not Recommended |
| Breast & Pelvic Exam |
18-40
40+ |
Every 1-3 years
Every 1-2 years |
| Pap |
18+ |
Every 1-3 years after 3 consecutive yearly normals |
| Mammography |
40-65
65+ |
Every year
Every 1-2 years |
| Stool for Blood |
50+ |
Yearly |
| Rectal Exam |
50+ |
Yearly |
| Sigmoidoscopy |
50+ |
Every 5 years if normal |
Skin
Self Exam |
18+ |
Monthly |
Breast
Self Exam |
18+ |
Same Time Each Month |
Tetanus/ Diptheria
Immunization |
18+ |
Booster 7-10 Years |
Influenza
Immunization |
18+ |
Yearly for chronically ill, immunosuppresed and over age 65 |
| Pneumovax |
18+ |
If chronically ill, immunosuppresed or at age 65 |