Been told you need a health screening? Ask these questions first.

Been told you need a health screening? Ask these questions first.

Health screenings are tests that look for diseases BEFORE you have symptoms. Screening tests can find diseases early, when they're easier to treat. Some conditions that doctors commonly screen for include colorectal cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure. As with any medical test, there are questions you should ask beforehand.

Ask these questions before having a health screening.

Take a quiz to learn more about health screenings.

The information on Health Screenings and Immunizations was developed forNIHSeniorHealth by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).