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Second opinion
A second opinion is where a patient seeks the advice of another physician after consulting with a doctor. If a patient is unsatisfied with a doctor's diagnosis or proposed treatment, a patient may seek out the opinion of another doctor to ensure that the diagnosis or treatment is correct.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Do i need a second opinion?
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A 44-year old male asked:
Can i get a second opinion on my blood results?
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A 21-year old asked:
How can someone get a second opinion for hodgkin's disease?
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A 43-year old asked:
What should I do if I am told that I need a hysterectomy? Second opinion?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Hi, can I get a second opinion for my x-ray? And what would you recommend for it?
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A 39-year old female asked:
I need to some confirmation as to whether I need a second opinion for my so called diagnosis?
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A 56-year old female asked:
2nd opinon. What do you do when your current dr you are seeing does not help? You need a referral to get a second opinion .
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A 34-year old female asked:
I want to know if I could get a second opinion on my test results that say there is a heterogeneous lesion in the right side?
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A 58-year old female asked:
My BP ranges from 152/90 to about 181/103. Shouldn't i be on meds? My provider doesn't think so.....Should i get a second opinion?
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A female asked:
I've been taking lexapro for 6 weeks. First week 5mg. Then week 2 to current 10mg. I am going to stop taking it /would like a second opinion on how to?
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A 32-year old female asked about a 32-year old female:
I've seen my Gyno for years but I started seeing a new Gyno for a second opinion. Is there a way that my first Gyno will find out I've seen another dr?
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A 40-year old asked:
How do I obtain a second opinion?
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A 37-year old female asked:
I did go to a paedetrician but I need a second opinion now?
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A 41-year old asked:
Second opinion for retinal photocoagulation procedure?
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A 29-year old asked:
Can a radiologist look at my xrays for second opinion?
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A 31-year old asked:
How common is it to get a second opinion with GI docs?
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A 47-year old asked:
How do I go about getting a second opinion for a heart procedure?
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A 45-year old asked:
How to know if i need to replace my filling or get a second opinion?
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A 51-year old male asked:
How far apart can prostrate biopsy be done if i need a second opinion ?
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A 35-year old asked:
What does my second opinion say after i've had all the tests run on my gallbladder?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Does anyone know of a reputable online second opinion MRI reading resource? (just so many ranging from $100-$300 per re reading)
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A female asked:
Is it bad to get a second opinion. I feel like my orthopedic makes me feel like he could care less about my pain or what causing it.
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A 35-year old female asked:
Dr said appendix wall is thick or has thickened. Is this dangerous? They didn't want to do surgery. I'm worried. Have had pains . Second opinion ?
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A 47-year old female asked:
Hi, my aunt was diagnosed with adeniocarcinoma and had total gastretomy. We would like a second opinion on her condition. Any form of help or advice.
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A 31-year old female asked:
Tips to find primary doc you trust and get along with? How much time should you give to each potential dr? Is it offensive to seek a second opinion?
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A 31-year old male asked:
Is there here a radiologist able to diagnose the fitz curtis syndrome ? i have all the symptoms and images in order to double check and have a second opinion. Thank you?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I took my 6 week old to the Paediatrician to discuss the fact that he vomits a lot after feeds. He advised we should give smaller feeds more frequently. He still vomits & cries for more through the day. What is going on?Should I get a second opinion?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Need a second opinion on Fibro. diagnoses..Rheumatologist or Neurologist?
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A 40-year old asked:
After 4 weeks of dentures, is it time to get a second opinion?
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A 42-year old asked:
Should you gwt a second opinion when diagnosed with extreme fatty liver?
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