Annual Physical Exams: What to Expect

Preparing your questions in advance for the annual physical exam can help you get the most out of your visit, ensuring that all your healthcare needs are thoroughly addressed.

During your visit, we encourage you to discuss any symptoms or changes you’ve noticed, as well as preventive screenings and tests that are recommended based on your age, gender, medical history, and lifestyle. At Quick Family Urgent Care, we provide convenient, timely evaluations of your vital signs, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels, clearly explaining what your results mean and how they influence your overall health.

Our dedicated providers will ensure you are up-to-date on vaccinations and boosters appropriate for your age and individual health needs. Additionally, our team is available to offer practical advice on healthy lifestyle modifications, including diet, exercise, and stress management, to help you reach your health goals.

If you’re currently taking any medications, our medical staff can discuss dosage adjustments or potential side effects, ensuring you feel confident in managing your medications. We also encourage discussing your family’s medical history, as this valuable information helps us recommend targeted preventive measures or screenings designed specifically for you.

Lastly, we value continuity of care. We will help coordinate follow-up appointments or specialist referrals, if necessary, to ensure you receive comprehensive and quality healthcare. By asking these important questions and openly communicating with your provider, you become an active participant in your healthcare journey, enabling you to achieve optimal health and wellness.

At Quick Family Urgent Care, your medical exam begins with one of our dedicated healthcare professionals carefully reviewing your medical history to ensure we have a complete understanding of your overall health. During your visit, we typically discuss past illnesses, previous surgeries, current medications, known allergies, and any relevant family medical history.

By understanding your unique medical background, our providers can accurately interpret your current health status, quickly identify potential risks or concerns, and offer timely, personalized recommendations or referrals as needed. To ensure the highest quality care, please answer all medical history questions honestly and thoroughly, as this information directly shapes your assessment, medical advice, and treatment plans. If you have any questions or concerns regarding sharing your medical history, our providers are here to listen and address them openly with compassion and understanding.

During your medical exam, we encourage you to openly share details about your daily habits, including diet, exercise routines, stress management, sleep quality, and substance use, as these factors significantly influence your overall health and wellness. By understanding your unique lifestyle, our providers can offer personalized recommendations and guidance tailored specifically to your individual needs.

Additionally, at Quick Family Urgent Care, we value preventive care. We will gladly discuss important preventive measures, such as screenings, vaccinations, and routine health checks, during your visit. These proactive steps help identify potential health concerns early on, reducing risks and promoting long-term health.

Engaging in these conversations with our provider allows for personalized advice and fosters a collaborative approach to your healthcare. Our goal is to support you in making informed decisions, maintaining your health, and enhancing your overall well-being.

At Quick Family Urgent Care, we understand the importance of preventive healthcare in maintaining your family’s wellness. While urgent care typically addresses immediate medical needs, our practice also supports your long-term health through recommended vaccinations, screenings, and wellness guidance when you come in for a physical exam or wellness check.

During your visit, our experienced healthcare providers may recommend specific vaccinations tailored to your age, medical history, lifestyle, and individual risk factors. Commonly suggested vaccinations include the annual flu vaccine, which helps protect you and your family against seasonal influenza. We also offer tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccines, typically recommended every ten years and particularly important if you’re frequently around newborns or young children.

Depending on your age and personal health history, additional vaccinations we may recommend include the shingles vaccine (herpes zoster), usually advised for adults aged 50 and older, and pneumococcal vaccination, beneficial for older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions. Certain patients may also benefit from hepatitis A and B, meningitis, or human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations based on lifestyle factors and personal risk assessments conducted by your provider.

Routine screenings are another cornerstone of preventive care we offer during your physical exam at Quick Family Urgent Care. We regularly monitor blood pressure to detect hypertension early, screen cholesterol levels to assess cardiovascular risk, and conduct blood glucose testing to identify diabetes or prediabetes. Depending on age, family history, and personal risk factors, our providers may discuss additional cancer screenings with you, including mammograms, cervical cancer screening (Pap smears), colorectal cancer screenings (such as colonoscopy or stool-based tests), and prostate cancer screening. Our providers personalize screening recommendations based on your health profile and will work with you in shared decision-making to determine the most appropriate options.

At Quick Family Urgent Care, we also prioritize discussions about lifestyle and overall wellness. Our providers will gladly address topics such as smoking cessation, alcohol intake, diet, physical activity, stress management, and mental health concerns, helping you make informed decisions to support your overall health and well-being. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 4301 S Flamingo Rd Ste 102, Davie, FL 33330. We serve patients from Davie, FL, Pembroke Pines, FL, Miramar, FL, Pine Island Ridge, FL, Plantation, FL, Sunrise, FL, and surrounding areas.