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Am i allowed to get a second opinion....im diagnosed with scizophrenia at a state hospital.dont think its true.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Second opinion: I don't know what the policies are in South Africa. However, in the United States you able to request a second opinion. However, can't state who would bear the cost for this.

Answered 5/24/2020

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