A medical checkup checklist can act as your personal medical history.
Medical checkup checklists make it easy to keep track of when a procedure was done, why and what the results were. Checklists especially come in handy if you see multiple doctors; they can verify that all the necessary tests have been completed and by whom. While doctors keep extensive medical histories on their patients, they can be scattered through pages of the medical file, making it difficult to see everything immediately, clearly and side-by-side.
Tests
A medical checkup checklist should list all tests recently conducted and their results. Note any abnormalities or concerns regarding the tests. Include the dates the tests were performed and if they need to be repeated at a later date. Common checkup tests include cholesterol tests, pap smears, blood pressure, height, weight, bone density, prostrate, blood tests, and hearing and vision tests. In addition, any special tests that may have been done such as biopsies or allergy tests should also be noted on the checklist.
Symptoms
Sometimes symptoms that do not appear related actually are. It is very important to keep a list of symptoms and complaints to ensure that you are getting the best care possible. Included in this list should be when they occurred, how long the symptom lasted and the actions taken to correct the symptom.
Questions
Questions often present themselves after the appointment with your doctor is over, but trying to remember the question until your next appointment can be difficult. Noting the question on your checklist can help ensure that it gets answered.
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