APPS Client Preparation Information

A brief paramedical examination may be required as a routine part of your insurance application. An APPS representative will call you in order to arrange a convenient time at your earliest possible convenience.

The exam is usually brief, generally lasting approximately 15 minutes. There is no undressing required. The exam can consist of a series of questions pertaining to your medical history & doctor's visits, and/or your height, weight, pulse and blood pressure being taken. There will be times when a blood test is required, (we will inform you during the phone call what specific tests will be necessary). Almost certainly, a urine sample will be required.*

To save time and ensure the best possible results, we make the following suggestions:

1. Because blood pressure and pulse rates can be artificially stimulated, relax for 15 minutes prior to the exam, minimize or avoid caffeine intake and if you smoke, don't for one hour prior to the appointment.
2. Avoid alcoholic beverages for 1 to 3 days before your appointment.
3. If a blood test is required, please avoid fried fatty foods, dairy products, red meat, butter, margarine, ice cream, chicken skin and cream sauces for 1 to 3 days prior to the appointment and then be sure to fast 8 to 14 hours prior to the appointment. (During the fast water, black tea, coffee or diet sodas are acceptable forms of liquid only).
4. Avoid vigorous, strenous exercise for 24 hours prior to the appointment.
5. If you take prescription drugs, be sure to take them, but inform the examiner of names and dosages.
6. Consume water plentifully up to the time of your appointment.

*Please have available a valid form of photo ID, such as a driver license.

*If we need your medical history, please have available your doctor's names, addresses & approximate dates and the reasons for visits, especially in the last 5 years.

*Generally, the examiner will call you just prior to your appointment to ensure it is still convenient for you. If you know ahead of time you cannot keep the appointment, please call our office so we can page your examiner.