Chimpanzees relocating to Project Chimps receive a complete examination from the institution they are leaving. From that date on, the chimpanzees will receive a preventative medicine routine exam every 4 years. Males will have their vasectomies revisited during these exams and a dental consultation will occur along with complete panels from blood, stool, urine, xrays, and ultrasounds. Furthermore, all chimps will receive vaccination boosters and a Tb test during these routine exams.

Additional procedures will occur as needed per individual based on presenting symptoms that require a hands-on diagnosis in order to provide appropriate treatment. Individuals with ongoing conditions that need regular diagnostics will receive medical-focused positive reinforcement training (PRT) to cooperate with routine testings to avoid the need for full sedations as much as is practical.

All chimp care personnel will be asked to participate in quality of life assessments (QOL) for the chimps they routinely work with. These assessments will take place shortly after a new chimp arrives and updated routinely to maintain baseline scores. Chimps with chronic conditions or ongoing ailments will have these assessments repeated more frequently to provide a 360 review of how the chimp is responding to treatments.

Consultants from the Council of Medical Professionals (CMP) will be invited to participate in the procedures, or to review diagnostic results, based on the patient’s presentation and the specialty field of the consultant.