An annual physical exam is an exam that your doctor performs to check your overall health and screen you for possible diseases. Your annual exam is not designed to treat a particular illness. Instead, it is intended to help prevent you from developing diseases and to detect diseases that could already be developing as early as possible.
A blood test is one of the most common tests healthcare providers use to monitor your overall health or help diagnose medical conditions. You may have a blood test as part of a routine physical examination or because you have certain symptoms.
There are many different blood tests. Some tests focus on your blood cells and platelets. Some evaluate substances in your blood such as electrolytes, proteins and hormones. Others measure certain minerals in your blood.
Regardless of why you’re having a blood test, it’s important to remember that blood tests help healthcare providers diagnose health issues.
Medicare has identified the care of chronic health conditions as an important goal. Chronic conditions are ongoing medical problems that must be managed effectively in a partnership between the healthcare team, caregivers, and the patient to maintain the best possible health outcome. Examples include diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and depression. The benefits of chronic care management include: direct coordination of care with our providers, assistance with medication management and medication requests or concerns, a personalized plan of care for your specific health needs, and management of chronic conditions.
The nose swab PCR test for COVID-19 is an accurate and reliable test for diagnosing COVID-19. Our healthcare providers may recommend testing if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, nasal congestion, headache, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. A positive test means you likely have COVID-19. A negative test means you probably did not have COVID-19 at the time of the test.
A follow-up visit is a visit that occurs after an initial visit to check on a patient's progress, monitor a condition, or adjust treatment. This type of appointment is for the routine monitoring of any specific chronic medical conditions or problems you may have.
If you have had Medicare Part B for longer than 12 months, you can get this visit to develop or update a personalized prevention help plan. This plan is designed to help prevent disease and disability based on your current health and risk factors. Your provider will ask you to fill out a questionnaire, called a “Health Risk Assessment,” as part of this visit. Answering these questions can help you and your provider develop a personalized prevention plan to help you stay healthy and get the most out of your visit.
Nutritional counseling provides the comprehensive, personalized support you need to live a healthy, active life. During nutritional counseling our Registered Dietician works with you to assess your diet and nutritional needs. They will work with you to creat a fully tailored dietary plan to help you achieve your goals and feel your best.
Psychotherapy (also called talk therapy) refers to a variety of treatments that aim to help a person identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Most psychotherapy takes place one-on-one with a licensed mental health professional or with other patients in a group setting. During psychotherapy, you learn about your specific issues and how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors affect your mood. Talk therapy helps you learn how to take control of your life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills.
A sick visit is a medical appointment that is scheduled when a person is experiencing acute illness or symptoms that require immediate attention. Sick visits are typically scheduled for conditions that are not life-threatening, but still require prompt medical attention, such as a flu, sore throat, or urinary tract infection.
Overall, sick visits are an important part of maintaining good health, as they allow patients to receive timely and effective medical care for acute conditions that require attention.
A surgical clearance visit, also known as a pre-surgical clearance, is a comprehensive evaluation of a patient's health before surgery. The purpose of this visit is to identify any potential health issues that could impact the surgery or increase the risk of complications. During a surgical clearance visit, our healthcare providers will review your medical history, conduct a physical exam, and order any necessary tests such as bloodwork or imaging studies.
A telehealth visit is a medical consultation that takes place remotely, using electronic communication and technology, instead of in person at a doctor's office. Telehealth visits can be conducted by phone or video conference, and can be accessed via a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Telehealth visits are used for a variety of purposes, such as routine care, follow-ups, and remote patient monitoring.
An ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to make pictures of organs, tissues, and other structures inside your body. It allows your health care provider to see into your body without surgery. Doctors commonly use ultrasound to study a developing fetus, a person's abdominal and pelvic organs, muscles and tendons, or their heart and blood vessels.
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