Questions you should ask your doctor

  1. What is my blood pressure? Is it OK?
  2. Have I been checked for diabetes?
  3. How is my cholesterol? Is that OK?
  4. Am I due for any vaccinations?
  5. Do I need any cancer screening, such as PSA, colonoscopy, mammogram, pap smear?
  6. How is my weight? What is my body mass index (BMI)?
  7. Here is my medication list–does it match yours?
  8. What is my overall cardiac risk? (e.g. see this link).
  9. How do I quit smoking?