What to Bring to Your Annual Wellness Visit?

• A list of all of your medications, including vitamins and supplements

• Names of all of your healthcare providers, including therapists, home health agencies, and non-traditional providers

• Your immunization records, including flu or pneumonia shots

• Insurance Information

• Identification

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What do Wellness Exams Review?

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Your Health History

The AWV begins with your doctor collecting your family and personal health history. Your physician may have most of this information, but it is important to provide information that is not in your records to ensure that your health history is correct and complete.

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Medication Review

Your doctor will review your list of medications, including those prescribed by other physicians, to ensure that there are no negative interactions. This is a good time to ask questions you may have about your medications.

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Your Healthcare Team

Your provider will create a comprehensive list of your healthcare team for future reference.

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Immunization Schedule

Your doctor will review your immunizations and determine if you need additional vaccines.

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Health Risk Assessment

A Health Risk Assessment includes your weight, height and blood pressure. You will be asked such questions as your ability to care for yourself, your memory, whether or not you are depressed, and your smoking and drinking habits. The purpose is to determine if you are at risk for future illnesses. Once the Health Risk Assessment is completed, your doctor may recommend screenings in the event some concerns arose during the assessment. These screenings will be performed during a separate visit, and possibly with another physician, depending on the type of screening.

 

Wellness Schedule

The Wellness Schedule is a list of all of the screenings you should have during the next five-to-10 years. These screenings can include prostate exams, mammograms and heart-related screenings.

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Be Your Own Advocate

The Annual Wellness Visit gives you and your provider a complete picture of your health and what you need to do to be healthier. The more you know about your health, the more likely you are to be your own advocate. So, schedule your Annual Wellness Visit, have a great conversation with your doctor and stay healthy!