Decision Points for medical tests

Decision Points are designed to guide you through key health decisions, combining medical information with your personal information to make a wise health decision. Click on a link below to learn more about the medical test you are considering:

Click here to view a Decision Point. Amniocentesis
Click here to view a Decision Point. Angiogram
Click here to view a Decision Point. Autopsy on a loved one
Click here to view a Decision Point. Bone density testing for osteoporosis
Click here to view a Decision Point. Chorionic villus sampling
Click here to view a Decision Point. Colorectal cancer screening
Click here to view a Decision Point. Coronary calcium scan for heart disease
Click here to view a Decision Point. Gene test for breast and ovarian cancer
Click here to view a Decision Point. Hepatitis B and C
Click here to view a Decision Point. Imaging tests to diagnose a possible meniscus tear
Click here to view a Decision Point. Imaging tests to evaluate headaches
Click here to view a Decision Point. Infertility testing
Click here to view a Decision Point. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for low back pain
Click here to view a Decision Point. Maternal serum triple or quadruple test (triple or quad screen)
Click here to view a Decision Point. Minor cervical cell changes caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)
Click here to view a Decision Point. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
Click here to view a Decision Point. Routine ultrasound during early pregnancy
Click here to view a Decision Point. Sleep studies to diagnose sleep apnea
Click here to view a Decision Point. Testing for irritable bowel syndrome

Author: Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS Last Updated: May 1, 2008
Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

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