Family Medicine Physician how-to
How to Do a Well-Child Visit
Checkups track growth and development.
Quick answer
Checkups track growth and development. In short: measure; check; give, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Measure growth.
Check milestones.
Give vaccines.
Do a physical exam.
Discuss nutrition and safety.
Answer parent questions.
Safety reminders for family medicine physicians
- Follow infection control
- Check allergies before prescribing
- Use safe opioid prescribing
- Follow up on abnormal results
Key terms
Primary care · PCP · Preventive care · Chronic disease · A1C · Hypertension: see the full family medicine physician glossary.