Examination | Physical Exam vs. Check Up 3/3

Examination
Medical Fetish

Views: 5355 Created: 2008.10.21

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It seems to me that there is a distinct difference between going to the doctor for a physical exam versus a check up. Physical exams are always more in depth and require getting undressed. Check ups seem to be nothing more than cursory. When I scheduled my doctor's appointment for next month I requested a physical exam. Do you think that the doctor will be more in depth this time because I said physical exam versus check up?

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Both pretty much mean the same to me. If the doctor looses a ring on index or middle finger while buried up your ass, or possibly even their wrist watch, then I'd say physical exam.

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I used to think of a physical as the full head-to-toe while a checkup was more about following up on something. But recently my doctor has not even undressed me for a physical, so I’m not sure what would trigger a head-to-toe with her.