Simple questions with complicated answers that people ask their doctors: a top 10 [a blast from the past, reposted from last year]

Cross-posted at the  Talking To Your Doctor blog. 

1. Should I take an aspirin?

2. Should I take a medication for osteoporosis?

3. How often should I get a DEXA scan?

4. Should I see a specialist about this?

5. What’s the best test to keep me from getting cancer?

6. Can you write me a prescription for an antibiotic?

7. Can’t I just get an MRI?

8. What’s the difference between you and a family medicine doctor?

9. What diet can help me live longer?

10. Can’t you just order me some baseline bloodwork?

And a bonus:

11. Why is your hospital better than any other?