Annual health checkup
An organizational checklist for your annual health checkup: choosing a format, prepping for tests and the appointment, filing results, and following through after the visit.

[ ] Choose your checkup format
    A program through your insurer or employer is usually free but runs on its own schedule and test list. A paid checkup is faster and more flexible. Pick what fits this year.
[ ] Confirm what's included in the price
    Checkup packages vary — some tests may be billed separately. Confirm this when booking so there's no surprise at checkout.
[ ] Book the appointment and set a yearly reminder
    Book ahead — the good morning slots fill up fast. Set a yearly recurring reminder right away: 'someday' rarely comes on its own.
[ ] Confirm test prep rules
    Fasting or not, water allowed or not, whether to skip meds that morning — labs vary. Ask when you book, not on the day itself.
[ ] Bring your ID and insurance card
    Without them, the front desk may not process your visit or apply your covered rate. Check the night before, not on the way there.
[ ] Gather last year's results
    Trends matter more than a single number — your doctor needs something to compare against. Bring printouts or a link to your lab's patient portal.
[ ] Write down concerns and questions in advance
    Half your prepared questions tend to vanish once you're in the room. A list on your phone fixes that in five minutes.
[ ] Recall your family medical history
    What conditions your parents and close relatives had — this usually comes up early in the visit. Refresh your memory beforehand instead of guessing on the spot.
[ ] List medications and supplements you take
    Include anything you take 'just in case' — supplements and vitamins affect lab results and prescriptions too.
[ ] Book a separate dentist visit
    Dental care usually isn't part of a general checkup. Book it separately every six months — easy to forget otherwise.
[ ] Get your vision checked
    Especially important if you drive a lot or spend hours at a screen — sharpness fades gradually enough that you won't notice it yourself.
[ ] Ask your doctor which vaccines are due
    Adults have their own booster schedule. Ask at the visit what's due for you — the decision and schedule are always your doctor's call.
[ ] Discuss screenings relevant to your age and sex
    Certain screenings become relevant after a certain age. Which ones and how often is a call your doctor makes for you individually — ask at the visit.
[ ] File all results in one place
    Paper copies in a folder, digital ones in a cloud folder labeled by year. Future you will be grateful when hunting for last year's numbers.
[ ] Turn your doctor's recommendations into tasks
    Whatever your doctor recommended — put it into a task list with dates, not just 'I'll remember.' It's less likely to get lost in a week.
[ ] Set follow-up reminders in your calendar
    A repeat test in 3 months, a follow-up check in six — specific calendar dates work; 'sometime later' doesn't.

Checklist from Unload: https://unloads.me/c/annual-checkup