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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE BASED GUIDELINES – (07-18-05)
James Bogash
Support of Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Annual Physical Examination
There is little evidence to suggest that the “annual physical” that so many deem important actually catches disease earlier, but the belief system of many primary care providers does not reflect the evidence. The whole thing boils back down to the truth–the ultimately responsibility for your health lies with you. Seeing your doctor or getting the occasional lab work done should just be done to monitor and make sure you’re on the correct path to optimal health.
