Chequeos médicos para campamentos

Also called pre-participation physicals, camp physical examinations are part of registering children for camps. Las normativas varían según el estado. Antes de inscribir a su hijo o hija, consulte los requisitos de elegibilidad específicos a los organizadores.

A camp physical helps ensure that your child is healthy and physically prepared to participate in all the activities offered, like canoeing, hiking and swimming. A physical exam helps reduce the risk of potential injury or other medical issues to kids while away from home.

1. Es posible que tenga que responder algunas preguntas para ayudarnos a prepararnos para su consulta antes de programar su cita.

2. La manera de registrarse varía según cómo programó su cita:

   Si hizo su cita en línea:
   Regístrese con el correo electrónico o mensaje de texto que le enviamos para confirmar su cita. Si prefiere registrarse en el quiosco electrónico, asegúrese de tener su código de confirmación.

   Si hizo su cita en la clínica:
   Inicie sesión en el quiosco electrónico.

   Si programó una cita de Atención Médica Virtual con MinuteClinic®:
   Para unirse a su consulta virtual, use el enlace del correo electrónico o mensaje de texto que le enviamos para confirmar su cita. Únase 15 minutos antes de la hora programada para su consulta. You will need your date of birth and ZIP code to join the visit.

3. Cuando sea momento de su cita, un proveedor lo llamará por su nombre.
4. Su proveedor hará un examen exhaustivo basado en el motivo de su consulta, los síntomas que tenga y sus antecedentes de salud. Los cargos dependerán del examen y los servicios prestados durante la visita.
5. At the end of your visit, you are provided with a visit summary, receipt and educational material. Si usted lo solicita, podemos enviarle información sobre su consulta a su profesional de la salud de cabecera.

A camp may require participants to have a physical exam and review of their medical history before attendance. These ensure children are safe to participate in the camp.

In addition to meeting the camp registration requirements, there are additional benefits to having a camp physical before participation:

• A physical exam helps address potential health concerns. 
• Pre-existing and current conditions can identify potential issues. For example, a recently sprained ankle may limit a child from participating in certain activities.
• A medical history reviews prior illnesses and any medical conditions that run in the family. Identifying and discussing these allows a provider to make recommendations before camp. For example, a history of asthma may require a child to carry an inhaler (even if they haven't had symptoms for a long time) and alerts camp staff to be aware in case the child has an asthma attack.

Parents and guardians should complete their sections of all the camp forms before the visit. They should also collect the following medical information to bring to the physical:

• Their primary care provider's name and contact information.
• Immunization records (any immunizations administered at a MinuteClinic® location can be accessed by the MinuteClinic provider).
• Relevant health and medical history, including any allergies, current medications and existing medical conditions.

Exam requirements vary by camp but can include any of the following:

• A general physical exam to check their abdomen, ears, heart, lungs, nose and throat.
• A vision exam.
• A review of their medical history and their family’s medical history.
• Information about dietary supplements, medications and prescriptions.
• Height and weight measurement.
• Blood pressure measurement.
• Oxygen saturation measurement.
• Pulse measurement.
• Respiration measurement.
• A joint test for flexibility and strength.

A camp physical exam is not intended to replace a comprehensive annual wellness exam or any other screening.

A MinuteClinic provider will review the child's medical history, conduct an exam and recommend additional tests if necessary. They will complete the camp forms provided by the parent or guardian.