What would be the best way to get a second or third opinion from other doctors?
Do you go in and say, “Well, my doctor thinks I have cuplular styatic disease. I want to know what you think.”
Or, do you go in and present the same symptoms you gave to your original doctor and see if they come to the same conclusion?
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If you say the former, you will introduce the possibility of bias.
I assume most professionals would resist the pressure, but you never know.
Use second approach.
After Doc #2 renders an opinion, say or ask anything you want about culpular styatic disease.
Those were my thoughts. If you tell them in advance, that might be all they look for.
Every time that I’ve sought a second opinion I had to submit ALL of my medical records to the new doctor.
That’s the best way. All information up front. Keeping your medical records secret or playing a weird game with a doctor is not a good idea. You need a second opinion, not a second guess.
Good luck and good health to you!
Styatic disease is harmless. A lot like a ‘pedem in ore morbo’ syndrome.
But to answer your question – don’t say that you heard this from another doctor. @josie is right on about bias.
On the other hand, say “I found this on the internet and it seems to match my symptoms”. They’re more likely to look at the internet with disdain and give you a fair assessment.
LOL @elbanditoroso!
Good answers, all.
@gondwanalon my concern with that is that they’ll simply verify the other doctor’s finding instead of verifying their own, independently.
Approach #2 sounds better to me. In a court of law, isn’t #1 sometimes called “leading the witness”?
Often, your own doctor will recommend you get a second opinion and they will consult afterward. It’s not a game; I see no reason not to be upfront about why you’re there and what’s been discussed so far.
Well, for the reasons given already.
Just as an aside, for insurance purposes, you may only be able to get reimbursement if your primary doctor or insurance company authorizes a second opinion. I’ve never heard of a doctor who when asked to render a second opinion just said, “I’ll go along with whatever s/he said.” But sure, do whatever you feel like doing
Approach one is a second opinion.
Approach two is a first opinion from a second doctor.
OK, @Rarebear, what if the second doctor disagrees with the first? Do the two doctors get together to discuss it?
I just give them the symptoms, not what I think might be the diagnosis. Let them work it through, as long as they aren’t pressed for time.
If you ask them to they will
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