Annual Wellness Appointment (AWE)

📚Definitions 

AWE: Annual Wellness Appointment

🔑 Key Points

• Patient History: We need to get a full understanding of the Patients medical history.
• Vitals: Even if just reported by the Patient (Telehealth visits)
• Recommendations: Give standard recommendations for how the Patient can stay healthy.

✏️ Example Note to Better Understand Componants  

History

-- History of last blood work completed:

-- History of lab abnormalities:

-- Last dental exam:

-- Last vision exam:

-- Vaccine hx

-social hx: tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs

Exercise

Diet

Vitals: Blood pressure, weight, Heart Rate - to be reported by patient.

Cancer Screenings:

---Routine Cancer Screenings - as age appropriate 

--Cervical Cancer Screening:  Pap smear hx - for females

--Breast Cancer Screening:

--Colon Cancer Screening:

--Skin Cancer Screening:

--Prostate Cancer Screening:

--Lung Cancer Screening:

--Osteoporosis Screening:

Plan: should incorporate some general recommendations such as:

General recommendations to address preventative health:

—Drink at least 64oz of water daily (caffeinated drinks do not count)

—Regular physical exercise:

*Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate activity (e.g., jogging, cycling, swimming) 5 times per week (or at least 150 minutes total per week) 

—A balanced diet rich in whole fruits/vegetables:

*Aim for at least 2 servings of fruit and 3 servings of veggies per day.

*Avoid processed or fried/fatty foods, fast foods, and soda.

— If you drink, practice moderation of alcohol and caffeine

—Avoid smoking tobacco

—Get at least 20 minutes of sunlight daily to increase Vitamin D levels

—Sleep at least 6-8 hours every night.  Your brain needs the rest

—Wear sunscreen!  Apply SPF 30 to your face and arms every day to prevent cumulative effects of UV rays

—Stay up-to-date on your immunizations.  Get your flu shot every year as well as appropriate CDC vaccinations for your age group.