Nelson: This is correct. It all has to deal with the burden of proof. Criminal cases are beyond a reasonable doubt. Most State boards have a standard of clear and convincing evidence (this varies by state). The easiest burden of proof to meet is in a negligence or medical malpractice case...
Your chances of finding a doctor to just sign off on a prescription for you without he or she obtaining a history and/or labs are slim to none. They put their license in jeopardy by doing so.
Moderation is the key. They are empty calories (the one arguable exception could be red wine, depending on the study you read). Sounds like you have a healthy approach to things. I try to stick to the principle of ”one and done“ in most situations, but there are exceptions. Too much...
As others have said, there are several reasons for an elevated PSA, including being sexually active the night before. With that said, the “rate of rise” (how fast your PSA goes up) is concerning. I would recommend seeing a urologist, not just your PCP
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