The annual physical exam as it is currently understood by most patients and performed by many physicians is actually quite controversial. It has become more of

The annual physical exam as it is currently understood by most patients and performed by many physicians is actually quite controversial. It has become more of a just-in-case tradition with little evidence for its benefits. The best approach is to consult the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and follow its screening recommendations: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/ https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/