Is an annual physical always necessary?

Most doctors recommend people get an annual physical, but are these checkups always necessary? Writing for the Wall Street Journal, Alex Janin explains why a traditional annual physical may not always be beneficial, as well as how some doctors are redesigning their checkups.

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Is an annual physical always beneficial?

Although many doctors still recommend people get an annual checkup, growing research suggests that these visits have not had a significant impact on patients’ long-term health.

According to a review published in JAMA, annual checkups were associated with better diagnosing and...