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Physical exam fully clothed?

celeste27 — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 00:56:54 GMT

Today I went for my yearly exam at a new clinic,new doc. I'm in the same family of clinics so she had all my records. Just turning 71, btw. And she was a family doc, not an internist. Anyway I was asked various questions about my health, medications, any worries etc. Also had a urine test and lipid panel done (tend toward high cholesterol) but do not have test results back. BP and temp,etc taken, listened to heart and lungs, looked in ears. All good EXCEPT that I was fully clothed, including shoes. So no palpation of stomach, no breast exam, no check for feet swelling or whatever. I let it go without questioning because I really just wanted some prescriptions filled and was quite happy to just get that done and get out. HOWEVER, have any of you ever had a "physical" fully clothed? Is this common?

Also, I'm very overweight and she never mentioned it. Now while I was happy to leave with my ego intact and not feel fat-shamed, this doesn't seem right. What do you think?

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deepwaterdotter — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 01:01:02 GMT

I have had the same ""exam"" as you describe when the stated reason for making the appointment is renewing my prescriptions.

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AndieS — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 01:01:59 GMT

I would ask her why. You don't have to wait for another appointment; call her and leave a message to call you back. I'd be interested in hearing what she has to say; please let us know.

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gazelle77 — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 01:42:51 GMT

This is the reason I like my internist. No weight taken, clothes on, she hardly touches me. I do a blood work up, and I am out of there.

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biancardi — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 01:50:54 GMT

when I go in for a physical, I always have to remove my clothing. I would ask your doctor why the new procedure - why didn't they do a breast exam, etc...

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Irshgrl31201 — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 01:58:42 GMT

I also have to remove my clothing and I always get a breast exam and they check my stomach, kidneys, liver etc... Check the pulse in my feet and do knee thingy test along with blood tests. I mean, you or your insurance are paying it for it, why would you not want it done? I hate going to the doctor like the next person but there is an actual reason why we have exams so why not just do it? My last exam was in March and during the breast exam she felt something so I went for a mammogram. I had two and while they think it is nothing I am having a biopsy. If it weren't for that exam, it could have gone unnoticed. I give myself a breast exam but I missed it.

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foundinlv — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 02:28:14 GMT

When you make an appointment you have to be very detailed in what you want. For example, I went to a skin cancer specialist as I had something questionable on my skin that turned out to be nothing and was shocked that he did not perform a skin cancer exam which I have never had and definitely wanted. But, unknown to me, I didn't specifically request this when I called in for the appointment. The doctor was done with my exam in 2 seconds. Lesson learned but I won't be going back to that office.

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Allegheny — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 02:31:28 GMT

My doctor does do a quite extensive exam. I ask him not to do the breast exam as I have that done elsewhere. But I am fully clothed. It does bother me that his practice does not ask him patients to disrobe as I think it would be beneficial for him to check for skin lesions. I have brought a few to his attention and he does exam then. Anyway, I think I am going to make an appointment with a dermatologist for a full body check.

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bells4me — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 03:17:57 GMT

The only time I have removed my clothes is for my gyno & he does my breast exam. Of course I wear one of those gowns with a lap sheet. My family doctor has never had me remove my clothes.

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september — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 03:34:21 GMT

Yes, I did have one, last week, just as you described, with a new physician.

She ordered blood work, a mammogram, and we'll meet again after she gets those results. Then, the actual physical exam will take place. I think this is what the docs are required to do, now. Lots of new changes taking place in the medical field, due to O Care.

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Lila Belle — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 03:45:48 GMT

On 4/21/2014 september said:
Yes, I did have one, last week, just as you described, with a new physician.

She ordered blood work, a mammogram, and we'll meet again after she gets those results. Then, the actual physical exam will take place. I think this is what the docs are required to do, now. Lots of new changes taking place in the medical field, due to O Care.

My last physical was 2 months ago and I had blood work, breast/pelvic/PAP, urinalysis, BP, etc. My mammogram was scheduled for 2 days after.

The best part ? no co-pay. Thanks ACA !

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september — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 03:57:23 GMT

I never said I didn't have a co-pay! $20 at this visit..used to be nothing, due to my very good, and expensive medical plan. Still not sure what I'll have to spend out of pocket on the mammo and bloodwork. Then I'll likely have to pay another co-pay when I go back for the actual exam, unclothed.

I think, in the end, this is going to cost me more than in the past, when one appointment was all it took.

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hckynut — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 03:59:17 GMT

Physical exam fully clothed?

Nope! Every full exam I have had, and even some for specific body parts, have all been sans clothing.

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Feline Fine — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 04:03:03 GMT

On 4/21/2014 Lila Belle said:
On 4/21/2014 september said:
Yes, I did have one, last week, just as you described, with a new physician.

She ordered blood work, a mammogram, and we'll meet again after she gets those results. Then, the actual physical exam will take place. I think this is what the docs are required to do, now. Lots of new changes taking place in the medical field, due to O Care.

My last physical was 2 months ago and I had blood work, breast/pelvic/PAP, urinalysis, BP, etc. My mammogram was scheduled for 2 days after.

The best part ? no co-pay. Thanks ACA !

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Lila Belle — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 04:05:45 GMT

On 4/21/2014 Feline Fine said:
On 4/21/2014 Lila Belle said:
On 4/21/2014 september said:
Yes, I did have one, last week, just as you described, with a new physician.

She ordered blood work, a mammogram, and we'll meet again after she gets those results. Then, the actual physical exam will take place. I think this is what the docs are required to do, now. Lots of new changes taking place in the medical field, due to O Care.

My last physical was 2 months ago and I had blood work, breast/pelvic/PAP, urinalysis, BP, etc. My mammogram was scheduled for 2 days after.

The best part ? no co-pay. Thanks ACA !

As were my children's yearly check-ups. $0

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september — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 04:09:52 GMT

I liked my medical plan. I liked that we never used to have "co-pays", because we spent our hard-earned money to get plans that didn't have "co-pays". Now we have them, and we have to go to the Dr. several times to get what we used to get in just one visit.

More wasted time for me. And more money wasted, too.

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hckynut — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 04:12:45 GMT

On 4/21/2014 Lila Belle said:
On 4/21/2014 Feline Fine said:
On 4/21/2014 Lila Belle said:
On 4/21/2014 september said:
Yes, I did have one, last week, just as you described, with a new physician.

She ordered blood work, a mammogram, and we'll meet again after she gets those results. Then, the actual physical exam will take place. I think this is what the docs are required to do, now. Lots of new changes taking place in the medical field, due to O Care.

My last physical was 2 months ago and I had blood work, breast/pelvic/PAP, urinalysis, BP, etc. My mammogram was scheduled for 2 days after.

The best part ? no co-pay. Thanks ACA !

As were my children's yearly check-ups. $0

Haven't paid a co-pay in years long before *********.

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Lila Belle — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 04:17:13 GMT

Lucky you, hckynut.

We're not on Medicare. We have 30 years to go but that will be really great. My parents and grandparents love it.

Jmo, but everyone should be in a single payer plan.

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hckynut — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 04:19:48 GMT

On 4/21/2014 Lila Belle said:

Lucky you, hckynut.

We're not on Medicare. We have 30 years to go but that will be really great. My parents and grandparents love it.

Jmo, but everyone should be in a single payer plan.

And who would pay for it? If every "single person" had to pay something it might be better. I am one that thinks I can handle my money better than a bunch of rich bureaucrats in DC. Jmo.

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Lila Belle — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 04:24:22 GMT

On 4/21/2014 hckynut said:
On 4/21/2014 Lila Belle said:

Lucky you, hckynut.

We're not on Medicare. We have 30 years to go but that will be really great. My parents and grandparents love it.

Jmo, but everyone should be in a single payer plan.

And who would pay for it? If every "single person" had to pay something it might be better. I am one that thinks I can handle my money better than a bunch of rich bureaucrats in DC. Jmo.

I'm happy to pay for your Medicare. The same for Medicaid.

It's cheaper and keeps everyone's premiums lower.