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Stanford University

Establishing a Health Baseline with Your Physician

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Learn why establishing a health baseline with your physician is crucial for maintaining and improving your overall wellness in this 53-minute talk by Dr. Mary James, Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University Medical Center. Explore the importance of health baselines, who needs them, and how to create one. Discover the process of finding the right healthcare provider, preparing for your visit, and what to expect during an annual physical. Gain insights into data-driven perspectives, meta-analyses, and limitations of health baselines. Address common concerns about trainee clinics, regular doctors, and seeing different healthcare providers. Equip yourself with the knowledge to work effectively with your physician and create a personalized health wellness plan to achieve your goals.

Syllabus

Introduction
Case for a Baseline
Who Needs a Baseline
What is a Baseline
Why do I need to establish a Baseline
Datadriven perspective
Metaanalysis
Limitations
Annual Physical
Health Baseline
Step 1 Find the Right Person
Step 2 Do Your Homework
Step 3 Arrive Early
Time in
General
What to Expect
Specialty Care
Questions
Common Concerns
Trainee Clinic
Regular Doctor
Different Doctors

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Stanford Health Care

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