APPS Paramedical Service                Columbus Ohio Office

5050 Pine Creek Dr. #B Westerville,  OH  43081

    614-839-2777          fax:  614-839-2784

 
 

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How to Prepare your Client

A brief paramedical examination is required as a routine part of your application for insurance. A professionally qualified paramedical examiner from APPS will contact you to schedule a date and time for your exam at your earliest convenience. You may elect to have the exam completed at your home or office. Some people prefer to have the exam at our Westerville office. The application process is not complete until you have completed your examination. Your examination may consist of some or all of the following components:

Examination
Your paramedical exam is very brief usually lasting 15-20 minutes. The exam may consist of a series of questions about your medical history as well as measurements of your height, weight, blood pressure and pulse.

  • Medical History – we will need your doctor’s names, addresses and phone numbers, date and reasons for your last visits, the diagnosis and results. The same information is required for any hospitalizations and prescriptions.
  • Height and Weight – we weigh by scale and measure with both clothes and shoes on.
  • Blood Pressure – taken while at rest.
  • Pulse – taken for one minute while at rest.
  • A urine specimen is required for most exams. Please drink a glass of water one hour prior to the exam

Blood Testing
Depending upon your insurance company, a small blood sample may be necessary. Those applicants requiring a blood sample will be informed by the insurance agent and the examiner. Some insurance companies require you to fast for a certain period of time and others prefer it. We recommend a minimum of 6-8 hours of fasting for all applicants before completing a blood draw.

A small amount of blood will be drawn from your arm or finger as required by the insurance company. Only sterile disposable needles are used to withdraw your blood specimen. The insurance company gives instructions to the laboratory regarding specific tests to be completed for underwriting purposes. The results of these tests will be sent directly to the insurance company – not the examiner or the agent.  Results can only be released from the insurance company to you or a personal physician.

Electrocardiogram (EKG)
An EKG is a recording of the electrical impulses associated with cardiac contraction and relaxation. An EKG is a painless procedure. Electrodes must be placed on bare skin on your chest, upper arms and lower legs. You will need to lie either flat or  in a support and relaxed position so that an accurate reading can be made.

You may want to follow these helpful suggestions to obtain the best examination results:

  1. Get a good nights rest the night before the exam. Relax 10-15 minutes prior to the appointment.
  2. Avoid caffeinated beverages prior to the exam
  3. Avoid smoking for at least 30 minutes prior to the examination.
  4. Be sure to tell your paramedical examiner about any medication you are taking non-prescription or prescription.
  5. Be aware that stress, caffeine, nicotine and some prescription and non prescription medications can temporarily raise blood pressure and pulse.
  6. Please have available all your physicians’ names, addresses and phone numbers as well as dates and reasons for past visits, especially in the past five years. Be as complete as possible.
  7. Drink a glass of water one hour before your appointment to help in obtaining a urine specimen. Also, it is easier to obtain a blood sample from a well hydrated body.
  8. Avoid any alcoholic beverages for at least 24 hours prior to your examination.
  9. Avoid exercise for one hour prior to your examination. Strenuous activity may result in inaccurate urine/blood results.
  10. In many cases, a fasting blood sample is required. You will be informed if fasting is required by the insurance company. In all cases, it is recommended that you fast 6-8 prior to the examination. During that period you may consume water.
  11. Please have a picture identification available; a driver's license is preferred.
  12. If you have hypertensive tendencies, morning appointments are usually best. Take medication if applicable.
  13. Your place of business may not be the most conducive location for the exam since you may be under work related stress. We suggest scheduling the exam during a calm portion of the day.
  14. If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, please notify your examiner as soon as possible.
Attached are two "Preparing your client" information sheets.  There are two downloadable forms.  You can choose Microsoft Publisher or Adobe formats!  We can also customize a form to help prepare your clients... just give us a call.

 

Tips to Ensure an Accurate Blood Pressure Reading 

 

http://www.lifelinescreening.com/PublishingImages/HealthyYou/Blood-Pressure-page-pic.gifYour blood pressure is one of the most important measurements of your health, and understanding these numbers may help you keep your blood pressure under better control.

The American Academy of Family Physicians and the National Institutes of Health offer the following tips to help ensure that you get an accurate blood pressure reading:

·  Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco for 30 minutes before your blood pressure is measured.

·  Sit comfortably for five minutes, without speaking, before the measurement.

·  Make sure your back is supported and your legs and ankles are not crossed.

·  Use the restroom before taking the measurement, since having a full bladder can affect the reading.

·  Make sure your arm is resting on a surface–like a table–that's level with your heart during the reading.

 

 

 

 

 

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