It's so important to have a great relationship with your GP. In this episode Dr Sam Hay joins Jess and Chloe to talk through some of the common and routine health checks that can contribute to great overall health. Dr Sam has been a practicing general practitioner since 2005 and is now a director of one of Sydney’s most successful private general practice networks – Your Doctors. He is well known across all forms of media, reaching hundreds of thousands of Aussies every week, including being the Chief Medical Advisor “the Doc” for Channel 7’s SAS Australia. Starting his career in the army, Dr Sam was the Regimental Medical Officer for the Army’s parachute infantry regiment (3 RAR) and had the honour of being rewarded for his leadership with six deployments – the highlight to Afghanistan as a helicopter retrieval and coalition trauma hospital doctor – caring for injured coalition soldiers and local nationals. Wow. This episode touches on:

👉when and how to set up your routine health check ups

👉🏽learning to value your overall health as much as you do with other parts or interests in your life (invest money into your health!)

👉🏿look to build a longterm relationship with your GP

👉🏼how often to have your skin checked

👉🏾breaking the taboo around pap smears

👉🏿STD checks and how significant they can be in maintaining your sexual health

👉🏽the importance of prostate screening tests for men

👉🏻keeping tabs on your basic health indicators like blood pressure and weight

👉🏼not being afraid to see a doctor - GP's must keep your info private and are there to help

Read more about Dr Sam here: https://drsamhay.com/

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