Second opinion
A 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. Credits
| Author | Jeannette Curtis | | Author | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS | | Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS | | Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA | | Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer | | Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC | | Primary Medical Reviewer | Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine | | Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine | | Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine | | Last Updated | May 25, 2007 |
| Author: |
Jeannette Curtis
Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS |
Last Updated: May 25, 2007 |
| Medical Review: |
Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
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