Description
Doctors and other healthcare professionals are typically trained and educated in their field of study. We visit them when we need advice on our bodies. Regular doctor checkups are essential to healthy living.
Possible Benefits
- Improved health
- Longer life span
- Improved happiness
- Build a mutual, trusted relationship
Required Equipment
None
How to Do It
Schedule an annual wellness visit, and show up to the office with an open mind. Additionally, schedule other appointments as necessary.
Why it works
Doctors and other healthcare professionals base their advice and decisions off of years of study and clinical experience, and evidence based research. Healthcare professionals are typically well trained to help provide the best possible outcome for your situation.
Time Commitment
One time per year during your annual wellness visit
Suggested Frequency
Varies per person. Use the suggested information from your annual wellness visit and other visits in your day to day life.
Time of Day
Any time
Gurus/Celebrities/Doing it
Selena Gomez
Lady Gaga
Lena Dunham
Possible Side Effects
None
Tips
- Ask questions. Bring a list of questions with you to your appointment. If you think of something after your appointment, many healthcare providers now have services where you can message them off-hours to clarify any questions or concerns you may have.
- If you would like, bring a trusted friend or family member with you to your appointment.
- Paraphrase. Summarize what your doctor said to you so you can be sure you are on the same page. Always remember, if you disagree with your doctor, it does not hurt to go to another one and get a second opinion.
- Make sure to select a very good doctor. Look at ratings websites and ask for referances.
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