Doctors use tests to cover their butts; 73% admit they’ve ordered testing to defend against future lawsuits.  Here’s 3 questions to ask to avoid unnecessary tests:  Why do this test?  Lead to diagnosis or rule something out?; What will we do if the tests shows A result versus B result? No difference in treatment, no need to test;   What are the risks of the test versus the benefit?  Ask to be notified of the results of the test no matter what the result, ask how and when you’ll be notified, and ask to receive a copy of the results in the mail.