{"id":381,"date":"2018-11-12T10:15:35","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T18:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mgfadvisory.ca\/news\/?p=381"},"modified":"2018-11-12T22:24:38","modified_gmt":"2018-11-13T06:24:38","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-a-paramedical-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mgfadvisory.ca\/news\/2018\/11\/12\/how-to-prepare-for-a-paramedical-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Prepare For a Paramedical Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"381\" class=\"elementor elementor-381 elementor-bc-flex-widget\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dfa7684 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dfa7684\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cd71d1\" data-id=\"7cd71d1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e436f97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e436f97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/mgfadvisory.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/paramedical-700x465.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-382\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgfadvisory.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/paramedical-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/mgfadvisory.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/paramedical-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/mgfadvisory.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/paramedical-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgfadvisory.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/paramedical-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/mgfadvisory.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/paramedical.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f9ef0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2f9ef0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d06b350 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d06b350\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1511e14\" data-id=\"1511e14\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-043c327 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"043c327\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Paramedicals and Pre-Screening <\/strong><\/h3><p>In some cases, in order to complete your insurance pre-screening process, a paramedical may be sent to complete a blood and urine test. While we understand that the word \u2018paramedical\u2019 may have some negative connotations, the truth is that the process is relatively innocuous, simple and no cause for concern. In most cases, the paramedicals will even visit you are your home or office, making the process as pragmatic and convenient as possible.<\/p><p>There are some cases which require that you visit their office to complete a stress test; however, those are usually performed for larger asset driven policies or for those of advanced age.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Preparing for the Paramedical <\/strong><\/h3><p>In general, it\u2019s best not to do anything out of the ordinary before your paramedical visit. Sometimes people feel the necessity to work out or change their diet prior to their appointment, which can actually produce undesirable results. It\u2019s best to try to keep your body in a normalized state. Twenty-four hours prior to your paramedical visit it\u2019s best to consider the following:<\/p><ul><li>Limit your salt intake<\/li><li>Avoid high cholesterol foods<\/li><li>Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages<\/li><li>Avoid strenuous exercise (these can escalate levels in your blood pressure, cholesterol, or put stress on your body)<\/li><li>Drink lots of water and generally keep hydrated<\/li><li>Have a good night\u2019s sleep<\/li><li>Avoid Coffee (it\u2019s best to skip the morning coffee, as caffeine may elevate your blood pressure readings)<\/li><li>Avoid cigarettes (nicotine may also elevate your blood pressure readings)<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Medical History <\/strong><\/h3><p>Sometimes you will be required to report your last doctor\u2019s appointment and the nature of the visit. You may also be asked about your immediate family\u2019s medical history (mother, father, siblings). While it\u2019s not your job to have audited your family\u2019s medical history or know every detail, it is good to know about any potential hereditary medical conditions that your family may possess, such as a history of stroke, or cancer. In general, it&#8217;s best to be prepared to answer questions of this nature to the best of your ability.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>In Good Faith <\/strong><\/h3><p>While this may seem like a bit of an inconvenience, the overarching benefit is that you\u2019ll have completed the process in good faith and, generally speaking, the insurance will be enforced. It\u2019s a small price for lasting peace of mind.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Ask Before You Assume <\/strong><\/h3><p>Sometimes people assume that they can\u2019t or won\u2019t qualify for an insurance policy; however, it\u2019s best not to make assumptions. Instead, we highly recommend talking to your broker first. The truth is that certain insurers understand your financial and medical situation and are willing to take on that risk and give you a fair premium.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f47054f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f47054f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ba9e4b\" data-id=\"1ba9e4b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e314037 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e314037\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Let MGF Advisory Help\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3><p>Marco Faccone, CPA, CA, CFP has long specialized in the area of corporately held insurance and estate planning, advising and assisting shareholders with succession and wealth accumulation strategies. 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While we understand that the word \u2018paramedical\u2019 may have some negative connotations, the truth is that the process is relatively innocuous, simple and no cause for concern. 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