Second OpinionA second opinion is an evaluation by a doctor after a person has already been examined, diagnosed, or treated by another doctor. A second opinion is not done to prove or disprove a doctor's recommendation. Rather, the purpose of getting a second opinion is to explore options, especially if a person is having difficulty choosing a treatment or if a diagnosis is unclear. Current as of:
August 14, 2016 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Catherine Devany Serio, PhD - Psychology, Behavioral Health & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & A. Evan Eyler, MD, MPH - Family Medicine, Psychiatry |
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