A member asked:

How long should a physical take? today mine was10 minutes long; it was with a new doctor to establish care. he didn't even exam the whole body.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Modern Medicine: The annual physical is becoming very old fashioned medicine. Many of us base the annual physical to the age and medical history of a patient. At age 25 there would be very little needed to be examined, especially if combined with a blood test. In fact, certain parts of a physical are now considered unethical if you are under 40. One does not get naked as much in modern medicine.

Answered 9/21/2014

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