Not All Medical Tests Are Necessary – Here's How to Tell
Life’s full of tests, but the medical kind? Those come with price tags, paperwork, and plenty of pressure. Some are life-saving. Others? Not so much.
In our “just to be safe” healthcare system, it’s easy to end up with extra scans, labs, and procedures that don’t move your care forward—but do move money out of your wallet.
🧠 4 Questions to Ask Every Time a Test Is Ordered
Before you roll up your sleeve, pause and ask:
What are we hoping to learn from this test?
Will it change how we manage my care—or is it just “nice to know”?
Is this test covered or does it need pre-authorization?
Have I had this test before? Can we use existing results?
These questions help you separate necessary from unnecessary.
🗂 Track Your Tests Like a Pro
A little organization goes a long way:
Keep copies of past results
Share them between providers
Speak up if something seems redundant
This is about value, not just data. The right test at the right time? Empowering.
The wrong test? Expensive, time-wasting, and anxiety-inducing.
These questions help you separate necessary from unnecessary. You can also explore the Choosing Wisely campaign, which highlights common tests and treatments patients often don’t need.
Conclusion / Call to Action
Feeling unsure about what tests to accept—or how to interpret the results? That’s where I come in.
Whether it’s one test or a whole care plan, I help clients ask the right questions, avoid unnecessary tests, and focus on the care that truly matters.
Because being informed is more powerful than just being compliant.
👉 Let’s make testing make sense—for your health and your budget.