YOU: The Smart Patient by Michael F. Roizen M.D & Mehmet C. Oz M.D

Author:Michael F. Roizen, M.D & Mehmet C. Oz, M.D
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Scribner

Is Now the Time?

A lot of people have the perception that second opinions are only for life-and-death situations. Say, when your doctor diagnoses you with something serious, or when he wants to take your leg off (even if he’s told you why). But there are plenty of common circumstances in which having another physician weigh in could be a big help. Even those as seemingly routine as managing high blood pressure, or perhaps diagnosing a persistent skin rash that your doctor thinks is harmless. Even if your life isn’t at stake, feel free to seek a second opinion if:

Your doctor says you need surgery.

Your doctor is stumped by your condition and can’t diagnose it.

Your doctor isn’t a specialist in the disease you have. You need to consult a highly qualified specialist as your second-opinion doctor—hopefully one with an office that doesn’t resemble the one on page 230 too closely.

The care or treatment you’re receiving just isn’t working after a reasonable period of time.

Your doctor doesn’t seem to be taking your symptoms seriously enough.

You’ve lost faith in your doctor, or you’ve ceased to communicate well with each other.

You want to try other treatment options. Be careful here, because if you keep looking, you’ll eventually find a doctor who will tell you what you want to hear. (See the sidebar “Don’t Shoot the Messenger” on page 234.)

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