[readthenotes1]

I believe the more recent studies show that annual PCP visits actually reduce quality of health. Seems contrary, but a lot of doctors in the USA will overreact for fear of future litigation. Since most interventions have some possibility of negative consequences, it apparently adds up.

On your specific example, my understanding is that the odds are very low that a random PCP visit will detect an arrhythmia.

Of course, if you mentioned to doc that you're having fainty spells or heart palpitations, then maybe hen'll give you a holter monitor-- but then you've now increased your risk by waiting for the PCP visit instead of doing it when you first notice the symptoms.

[gatlin]

I believe you but I'm interested in the studies mentioned in your first sentence.