A new poll about second opinions is not only shocking but scary. More than 2,000
Americans surveyed admitted they would be more likely to get a second opinion
for a car repair than for an important health decision.
The survey conducted by Harris Interactive revealed 70% of US adults would seek a second opinion for a home repair or improvement and more than half for a major car repair. Just 19% said they would get a second opinion for a medical condition.
Second opinions save lives and decrease medical costs. Often times when patients seek a second opinion they find a simpler, less expensive and more effective treatment. This helps to avoid costly and unnecessary surgeries or other procedures.
There is concern among patients that doctors would be offended by patients who seek a second opinion. Foot and ankle surgeon Michael Goddard says health professionals don’t think of it as a breach of trust with a patient. He says good doctors want their patients to be informed when making treatment decisions.
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