Kevin McCormick, MD
University of Rochester Medical School
Medical Director, Geriatrics and Medicine Associates, Highland Hospital

This list of questions is a good starting point for discussion with your doctor; however, it is not a comprehensive list.

1. What is osteoporosis?
2. What is osteopenia?
3. Am I at risk for osteoporosis?
4. What can I do to reduce my risk of osteoporosis?
5. What will happen if I get osteoporosis?
6. If I have osteoporosis, what can I do about it?
7. Is medication the only treatment for osteoporosis?
8. Should I have a test for osteoporosis? 
9. How will the test results change my treatment?
10. How will we determine if the treatment is working?