A total of 368 in-person clinical evaluations of patients with cancer were included. PE was normal or had alterations already seen in previous consultations in 87% of the cases. Among patients with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. A friend, new to Medicare, asked me whether Medicare covered ...

As a physician, my beliefs about the annual doctor’s visit might be blasphemous. I sometimes wonder whether these encounters are useful. Sympathetically, Dr. Ateev Mehrotra, a professor of health care ...

A routine physical examination ensures that you stay in good health. A physical can also be a preventive step. It allows you to catch up on vaccinations or detect a serious condition, like cancer or ...

What Is an Annual Physical Exam? The physical exam is an essential part of any doctor's visit. Surprisingly, though, there are no absolutes in a routine physical. A good doctor may be thorough or ...

During a physical exam, doctors may ask questions about a person’s overall health, diet, stress levels, and more. People can also ask their own questions, such as whether they are taking medications ...