The Washington University School of Medicine offers these suggestions on when a second opinion is warranted.
December 12, 2006 (Press Release) --
If you've been diagnosed with a specific disease or health condition, you may be wondering if it's wise to consult another doctor for a second opinion. The Washington University School of Medicine offers these suggestions on when a second opinion is warranted:
If your doctor has recommended surgery.
If your doctor's diagnosis or recommendation doesn't sound credible to you, or if you're not comfortable with any treatment prescribed.
If your doctor diagnoses you with a condition that's life-threatening.
If your doctor recommends a particularly risky or invasive procedure, when a less complicated procedure is available.
If you've been prescribed long-term medication or therapy.
If your doctor can't make a diagnosis, or if the treatment prescribed isn't making you feel better.
source: http://health.yahoo.com/
If your doctor has recommended surgery.
If your doctor's diagnosis or recommendation doesn't sound credible to you, or if you're not comfortable with any treatment prescribed.
If your doctor diagnoses you with a condition that's life-threatening.
If your doctor recommends a particularly risky or invasive procedure, when a less complicated procedure is available.
If you've been prescribed long-term medication or therapy.
If your doctor can't make a diagnosis, or if the treatment prescribed isn't making you feel better.
source: http://health.yahoo.com/
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