What components are typically reviewed during an annual PHA?

• A. Vital signs, medical history, current medications, laboratory screenings, and preventive service needs
• B. Immunization status, dental x-rays, patient satisfaction scores, and genetic tests
• C. Only vital signs and medications
• D. Medical history and lab results only

Answer: (A)

The annual PHA is a comprehensive health check designed to capture the current health status and readiness, so it normally includes vital signs to detect blood pressure and heart-rate issues, an updated medical history to note new illnesses or surgeries and allergies, a review of current medications to prevent interactions and ensure proper dosing, laboratory screenings to monitor risk factors and disease status, and preventive service needs to ensure vaccines and age-appropriate screenings are up to date. This combination gives a full picture of health and what preventive actions or treatments may be needed. The other options miss essential elements or include items not typically part of a PHA, such as non-medical measures or components like dental x-rays or genetic tests.