yearly doctor physical......

[colossus]

Hi this question is for Health nurse or anyone else who gets a physical


is it out of the ordinary for the doctor NOT to check your ears,neck or throat during a physical??

I wanted to ask but i feel like its their job to know that you are booked for a physical and they should KNOW to check your entire body.....

if this happens does this mean my doctor just had a bad busy day or are they cutting corners

thxs any info/opinions would be helpful

 

[Health Nurse]

Hi this question is for Health nurse or anyone else who gets a physical


is it out of the ordinary for the doctor NOT to check your ears,neck or throat during a physical??

I wanted to ask but i feel like its their job to know that you are booked for a physical and they should KNOW to check your entire body.....

if this happens does this mean my doctor just had a bad busy day or are they cutting corners

thxs any info/opinions would be helpful

Hi Colossus

There are many different types of physical exam and it really depends on what the check up is for and how long the person has when doing the exam. If someone was given a complete physical exam by the book you would expect that ears and throat would be included. When time is a factor many health professionals will use questions rather than do the exam e.g. “have you noticed any rashes” rather than doing the exam.

From what you have written it sounds like you are not happy with the physical exam that you received. I would suggest that you bring it up with your doctor and see what they say. It is possible they were thinking of a different type of check up. If your not happy with their response you can always get a second opinion.

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