Physicians say they’re ‘trying to play catch-up’ after pandemic-related delays
Mar 09, 2022
The pandemic interrupted routines for health, work and family — including regular checkups.
So if you haven’t been to see your family doctor since before March 2020, now may be the time.
“There’s a lot of diseases still going on,” Dr. Peter Lin, a Toronto-based family doctor and a director at the Canadian Heart Research Centre, told CBC podcast The Dose.
“If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, all of those things need some fine-tuning.”
Those who have a chronic illness or new pain should see their health-care provider right away, he said.
And if you’re overdue for an age-related cancer screening test, like a Pap smear, colonoscopy or a mammogram, get in touch with your family doctor.
If you’re unsure whether you need a checkup, several physicians told The Dose about what to consider before making an appointment.