Dear Abby: I am a man in my 50s. A few months ago, I had a routine doctor’s appointment with a new primary care physician. I intended the appointment to be a complete, regular physical. I don’t ...

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DEAR ABBY: I am a man in my 50s. A few months ago, I had a routine doctor’s appointment, with a new primary care physician. I intended the appointment to be a complete, regular physical. I don’t ...

Q: On two occasions now, my doctor has done a physical exam, and has another person in the room (one of his staff). Is he required to have some other person in the room? A: California law does not ...

Should I ask my primary care physician for a cognitive assessment during my physical exam? According to a March 2019 report by the Alzheimer’s Association, 82% of seniors believe it is important to ...

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A yearly check-in with a doctor seems undeniably prudent. He or she can listen to your heart, check your blood pressure and help you nip any looming health issues in the bud. But while annual well ...

A: California law does not require the physician to have someone else present in the room during a physical exam, but some doctors do so as a precaution. In turn, a patient can request to have another ...