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What does the term "yearly physical" mean to you?

Some of our patients are confused by this term and what they expect to be accomplished at this appointment. A more appropriate label might be "yearly health assessment". This would be a time to review or renew medications, order lab tests or radiology services and do an age-appropriate physical exam.

Please do not "save up" all your problems for this one appointment. Although we do allocate extra time for your yearly physical, there just isn't enough time to deal with a whole list of problems. However, if you are having issues that you would like to discuss with your doctor, i.e. problems with stress, chronic back pain or fatigue...it would be an opportunity to mention these concerns, but you may need to schedule subsequent appointments in order to give these issues the time required.

Thank you for taking into consideration these guidelines when booking your next yearly physical appointment.

*Please Note* Rockyview Maternity and Family Practice requires 24 Hrs notice to change or cancel an appointment for a complete physical. You will be charged $50 - $115 depending on the type of appointment if we are unable to fill your spot or you fail to show for this appointment.