When You See The Doctor ... For an Annual Check-Up
• Ask whether your immunizations are up to date.
• Tell your doctor about your health habits, such as exercise, diet, and whether you smoke.
• Mention any new problems or symptoms.
• Write down important information such as
your blood pressure
and weight.
• Ask whether you need any screening tests such as a mammogram or pap smear (for women), or a colonoscopy
or cholesterol check (for both men
and women).
• Review the medications you are taking. Ask
about side effects or
other concerns.