When to See a Doctor
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Read More InfoIt's important to take control of your health to prevent getting sick. One of things you can do is to know when you and your family should see the doctor and schedule regular checkups.
Adult Care
Adults should see their doctor for well-care visits annually and/or when they are sick. It is important to get well-care screenings when you are not sick. A doctor's visit can include:
- Complete physical exam
- Blood pressure reading
- Cholesterol check
- Flu shot
- Pneumonia shot
Preventive screening test for women
- Mammography - for women 40 or older, once every 1 to 2 years or as advised by your doctor
- Pap test - for women 18 to 64, every 3 years or as advised by your doctor
- Bone density test - women over 65 and women at risk who are under 65
Prevetive screening for men
- PSA (screening for prostate cancer) - 40 and older (high risk members) every year or as advised by your doctor; and 50 years and older - every year or as advised by your doctor
Preventive care for all adults
- Colorectal cancer screening - 50 years and older
- Colonoscopy - every 10 years
- Sigmoidoscopy - every 5 years
- Fecal occult blood test - every year
If
you have a sudden health problem that is not an emergency, call your
doctor. If your doctor can't see you, or if you can't contact your
doctor's office, call Member services or the nurse line at 602-824-3700
or 1-800-747-7997. We will arrange an appointment with another doctor
or help you get care at an urgent care center.
When you enroll in AAHP you will receive a Health
Risk Assessment survey form by mail. This survey measures general
health indicators and identifies how our nurses may be able to help you
by coordinating access to the appropriate services. In addition the
Health Risk Assessment survey may help you understand your medical
condition and how to stay as healthy and active as possible.
Participation in the Health Risk Assessment is voluntary and is
available at no cost to you. To view and print out the Health Risk
Assessment Form, please click here.