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Questions to Ask

When visiting with your health care professional, be prepared with a list of questions to ask.  Here are some questions you should be asking when having a check-up:

  • How can I improve my diet and exercise program?

  • What are some activities that will be best for me to stay fit?

  • How often should I have regular checkups?

  • What screening tests do I need right now and when should I have them done?

  • How do I do a monthly breast self-exam?

  • How do I prevent sexually transmitted diseases?

  • What contraceptive methods would be best for me?

When visiting your health care professional for specific reasons, there are important questions to remember to ask:

  • Whom should I call to find out the test results and when should I call?

  • Why do you recommend this test or treatment?

  • Are there any other treatments or options I could take?

  • Will my insurance pay for this test or treatment?

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  • At different stages of our life we need different medical tests, examinations and screenings to stay healthy.
    At different stages of our life we need different medical tests, examinations and screenings to stay healthy.

  • Your family history also is a great guide for doctors who can give you preventive health tips and screenings and medical exams that can catch any complications early on.
    Your family history also is a great guide for doctors who can give you preventive health tips and screenings and medical exams that can catch any complications early on.

  • When visiting with your health care professional, be prepared with a list of questions to ask.
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