# Annual physical reminder on WhatsApp

> A yearly WhatsApp reminder to book your annual physical, plus the night-before prep and a list of questions for your doctor. Set it once. 7-day free trial.

Source: https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/annual-physical (updated 2026-10-31)

## Messages to send Mindie
- Every year, to book: "Every year on 1 February at 9am remind me to book my annual physical"
- The night before: "Remind me on 3 March at 8pm no food after 10pm, blood test tomorrow at 8am"
- Questions for the doctor: "Add to my doctor questions: ask about the knee pain when running"

An annual physical reminder on WhatsApp is a yearly message that tells you it's time to book your checkup, before another year goes by. With Mindie, send "every year on 1 February at 9am remind me to book my annual physical" and it comes back every February.

When you feel fine, a checkup is easy to postpone. Nothing hurts, the clinic needs a call, and a year turns into two. The yearly visit is where small things get caught early.

## When to be reminded

- **A few weeks before you want the appointment,** to book a time that suits you.
- **The night before,** for any fasting or paperwork your clinic asked for.
- **The morning of,** with the time and what to bring.

## Why it gets postponed

- **No symptoms, no urgency.**
- **Booking takes effort,** and it waits for a free moment that never comes.
- **Questions are forgotten** in the room, so the visit feels less useful.

## Habits that help

- **Pick a month you'll remember,** like your birthday month or the start of the year.
- **Keep a running list of questions** in Mindie through the year.
- **Book follow-ups before you leave** and send the date straight to Mindie.

## How Mindie handles it

Send the yearly reminder once. Add a one-off for the night before when you have the appointment, and a list for your questions. Mindie sends everything in your timezone and syncs to Google Calendar or Outlook if you've connected them.

## What Mindie doesn't do

- **It isn't medical advice.** Your doctor decides what tests and checks you need.
- **It doesn't book appointments** or contact your clinic.
- **Reminders come only to your own chat.**

## FAQ

### When should I set the booking reminder?
A few weeks before you want the appointment. Many clinics book out, so earlier gives you more choice of times.

### Can Mindie tell me which tests I need?
No. That's for your doctor. Mindie reminds you to book and keeps your questions in a list.

### Can I set it for my partner too?
Mindie only messages you, so set a reminder for yourself to remind them, or they can set up their own Mindie.

### What should I write in the reminder?
Write the action: "book my physical with Dr Hall's office". You can add the clinic's number, so everything you need is in the message.

### Can I keep questions for the doctor?
Yes. Add them to a list as you think of them, like "add to my doctor list: ask about knee pain", and ask for the list before you go.

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