What types of health risks and preventive care

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Mr. Choy is a 54-year-old man who presents for a complete physica. He is new to the office and says he doesn't want to be there, but that his wife scheduled the appointment and made him come in. It is obvious that Mr. Choy is very nervous about today's appointment. During the new patient screening you learn that Mr. Choy is a smoker. He also has had some intermittent chest pain over the last few weeks. He has not seen a doctor in at least 20 years. His younger brother recently died of lung cancer.

1. What types of health risks and preventive care might need to be addressed today?

2. How might you address the fear and anxiety that Mr. Choy might have, even if he is not able to voice it?

3. What types of preparation can be done in the examination room in anticipation of this visit? What types of equipment/items might you need?

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