What Is Included in a School Physical?
Before your child goes back to school or begins playing a sport, you may be asked to take them for a school physical examination. This is a health assessment spearheaded by a certified healthcare professional and is designed to determine whether a child is healthy enough to be attending school or playing a sport. Its ultimate goals are to ensure that your child is healthy and safe for the upcoming school year or activity and that any underlying health issues are detected, diagnosed, and treated early. What Is Included In A School Physical? Updated Health History Review Your doctor will build an updated health history for your child. It will include a discussion on: Previous surgeries or hospitalizations Recurring and past injuries Illnesses diagnosed in their younger years (diabetes, asthma, allergy, etc.) Serious illnesses in primary family members All current medications Whether your child has experienced dizziness, ch...