2026-04-10 - 4 min read

What to Bring to Your Annual Physical

A simple checklist to help make your preventive visit more useful and less rushed.

Annual physicals work best when your physician has the full picture: medications, symptoms, family history, vaccine records, and questions that matter to your daily life.

Bring a medication list, recent specialist notes, insurance information, and any home readings such as blood pressure or glucose logs. Small details often help your care team spot patterns early.

Preventive care is not only about tests. It is also a conversation about sleep, stress, nutrition, movement, and goals for the year ahead.