Your yearly exam is a preventive visit during which your provider will conduct a general physical exam. This includes a breast exam, pelvic exam, and a pap smear if needed. This is also an opportunity for you to update any changes to your personal history, family health history, and current medications. Your physician will evaluate the need for any health screening tests or immunizations based upon your age and history. This is also the time to request medication refills.
Please keep in mind that the annual exam does not include the discussion of ongoing chronic conditions or new concerns. You must schedule a separate appointment problem visits.