Checkup

• Checkup Introduction
• A Checkup: How Often?
• Preventive Care
• A Typical Checkup
• Preventive Services by Age
• Your Plan
• For More Information
• Web Links
• Synonyms and Keywords
• References
• Authors and Editors

Checkup Introduction

People make appointments to see their doctor for many different reasons. Some only go to the doctor when they are experiencing a new problem and are looking for an immediate diagnosis or treatment. Others see their doctor at more regular intervals for ongoing follow-up of a chronic problem or disease. For many people, however, the frequency of office visits for a regular health maintenance checkup is not clear. Some people expect to have a yearly checkup, and others feel that a checkup once every 2 to 3 years is sufficient.