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Re:TV doctors say annual checkups save lives. Real doctors c... by loeg on Sunday May 28, 2023 @09:17AM (#36103722)
Bloodwork isn't part of a routine annual physical with a PCP.
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Re:TV doctors say annual checkups save lives. Real doctors c... by adwi on Sunday May 28, 2023 @09:21AM (#36103758)
That’s basically all my annual physical is with my PCP. Short chat, referral for lab work, 2 minute phone call when they get the results.
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Re:TV doctors say annual checkups save lives. Real doctors c... by loeg on Sunday May 28, 2023 @09:26AM (#36103796)
Mine's just weight, blood pressure/pulse, and a chat.
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Re:TV doctors say annual checkups save lives. Real doctors c... by maxerickson on Sunday May 28, 2023 @12:04PM (#36105251)
Mid forties, my insurance only covers preventative blood work every 3 years or something like that. I guess that can be based on having a normal/good workup the previous time.
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Re:TV doctors say annual checkups save lives. Real doctors c... by alistairSH on Sunday May 28, 2023 @10:36AM (#36104337)
Huh, weird, mine always has a basic blood panel - cholesterol, etc. But it hasn’t yet led to expensive follow-ups.
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