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| The American Medical Society's Preventive Care Guidelines | |
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The goal of these guidelines is to prevent illness and identify potential problems in their early stages. SAMA has endorsed these guidlelines for all our patients and their family members. Why? The program is designed to detect diseases before they are clinically apparent, that is, for individuals with "no problems" or in otherwise "good health." Early detection can lead to an improved outcome. If you have a family history that makes on of these diseases more likely, screenings on a more frequent basis is advisable. Any individual circumstances should be discussed with your provider to determine an interval appropriate for you. For Children Newborns and babies should be examined by their Physician at 2 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, and 2 years of age. Age 3-19 years old Yearly examinations by a Physician to monitor health and development during these critical growth years. All age children The latest immunization guidelines should be discussed during every examination by a Physician. Men & Women 20-40 years old Women 1. Physical Exam and history every year 2. Pap Smear every year (unless has had hysterectomy) Men 1. Physical Exam and history every 5 years Men & Women 1. Urinalysis, Cholesterol screening and other appropriate tests every exam Men & Women 40-50 years old Women 1. Pap Smear every year (unless has had hysterectomy) 2. Screening Mammogram (Breast X-Ray) every 1-2 years Men 1. Digital Rectal Examination Men & Women 1. Physical Examination and history every year 2. Urinalysis, Cholesterol screening and other appropriate blood tests 3. Stools for occult bleeding yearly Men & Women 50-65 years old Women 1. Pap Smear every year (unless has had hysterectomy) 2. Screening Mammogram (Breast X-Ray) every year 3. Bone Density X-Ray, if appropriate Men 1. Digital Rectal examination 2. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) testing Men & Women 1. Physical Examination and history once a year 2. Urinalysis, Cholesterol screening and other appropriate blood tests 3. Stools for occult bleeding yearly 4. Flexible Sigmoidoscopy examination every 3-5 years 5. Colonoscopy every 10 years 6. Baseline electrocardiogram (ECG) if appropriate 7. Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) if appropriate Men & Women over 65 years old Women 1. Pap Smear every 2-3 years if appropriate 2. Screening Mammogram (Breast X-Ray) every year 3. Bone Density X-Ray if appropriate Men 1. Digital Rectal Examination 2. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) testing if appropriate Men & Women 1. Physical Examination and history once a year 2. Urinalysis, Cholesterol screening and other appropriate blood tests 3. Stools for occult bleeding yearly 4. Flexible Sigmoidoscopy every 3-5 years 5. Colonoscopy every 10 years 6. Baseline Electrocardiogram (ECG) if appropriate 7. Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) if appropriate 8. Hearing test at age 65 and yearly if abnormal 9. Influenza immunization once every year Immunizations Tetanus Booster immunization every 10 years after basic series Pneumovax-Pneumonia Once a lifetime. Booster if you had a spenectomy SAMA - The Right Choice in HealthCare |
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