Ditch your doc if: She’s always ordering tests

Getting every test under the sun may make you feel like your doctor is proactive but that sense of security comes with a price—literally. “Contrary to popular belief, more testing does not generally result in better outcomes,” Norris says. “Often [tests are ordered] because they have a financial tie-back or other business reason for doing so, like the doctor owns a stake in a certain company or has just purchased an expensive new machine.”