Frequently Asked Questions

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A paramedical exam asks questions about your medical history, along with blood pressure, height, weight, measurements, pulse, and urine specimen. In some cases, a blood/urine and/or an EKG will be performed. 

In the comfort of your home, your place of employment, or any other designated place of your choosing.

RELAX!

Examiners are humans, too. 

• Do not be stressed about an examiner coming to your home
• Get a good nights sleep
• If a blood specimen is required, fast according to your insurance instructions
• If you are diabetic or pregnant, please check with your physician (fasting not required)
• Blood pressure can be artificially raised by stress, caffeine, tobacco, alcohol and certain medications 
• 24 hours prior to exam limit your salt intake, high cholesterol foods, strenuous activities such as working out, lifting weights and running

The exam will go faster and smoother if you have:

• Drivers License or acceptable form of photo ID
• Name of your Primary Care physician, address and phone number
• Name, address and phone number of any other physicians you see
• Dates of last visit and reason for seeing your physician
• List of all medications and doses, including any supplements you take
• Drink a glass of water one hour prior to the exam for a urine specimen