Preparation for a physical exam is quick and straightforward. As a courtesy to your doctor, it is recommended that you shower prior to your appointment, avoiding the use of heavily perfumed products during and after your shower. Brushing your teeth and having an overall clean appearance are appreciated. Write down a list of any health concerns or pains you have about your health or unexplained changes to your body and health you have experienced since your last check-up. Go through your current medications, both prescribed and over the counter, and note them all down, along with the frequency and dosage. If you have visited a doctor other than your primary care physician, note down the reason for the visit, when it was, who you saw, and what the outcome was.