If you’ve already filled out the necessary paperwork through your Kaly account, you only need to bring an identification card and a list of medications you’re currently taking, including vitamins and supplements. Your internist checks your temperature, height, weight, pulse rate and blood pressure, so they can be compared to previous numbers. Your doctor also listens to heart and lungs.
In addition to physical checks, you should have a discussion about any concerning symptoms, recent illnesses and medications, as well as drug and alcohol use. Discussion about any family history of illness and any current illnesses in your family is also necessary. Your doctor draws blood for the tests. If you’re having any specific complaints or abnormal symptoms, your internal medicine doctor may require additional evaluations through blood and imaging tests to determine the cause.