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Training Room 3

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HSS1010: Health Services Foundations

Training Room 3: Road Map to Wellness

 

Regular Dental and Medical Checkups

 

Part of healthy living involves proper maintenance of your body. Just as most people who drive a vehicle schedule regular maintenance appointments to keep the vehicle operating reliably and efficiently, you too need to perform regular checkups to keep your body working properly.

 

Consider the following questions:

  • How often do you visit the dentist? The doctor? Other medical practitioners?
  • What is your family philosophy on medical and dental care?
  • What factors influence how often you access medical practitioners?

Two determinants of health have a direct impact on how often an individual might access medical care:

  • personal health practices and coping skills
  • health services

This is a photo of a young woman at the dentist.

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Answer the following questions.

  1. What other factors might affect how often an individual accesses medical care? Answer
  2. How often should you visit the doctor? Answer
  3. How often should you visit the dentist? Answer