{"id":1793,"date":"2021-04-23T09:39:48","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T13:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mhsi.com\/blog\/?p=1793"},"modified":"2021-09-17T01:33:31","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T05:33:31","slug":"knowing-when-to-ask-for-a-second-opinion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mhsi.com\/blog\/knowing-when-to-ask-for-a-second-opinion\/","title":{"rendered":"Knowing When to Ask for a Second Opinion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>The Importance of Getting a Second Opinion and Gaining Peace of Mind<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your body is telling you one thing, and your physician another, it may be time to seek a second opinion regarding surgery or treatment. When uncertain of an original diagnosis, or continuing to experience pain or discomfort \u2013 a second opinion can allow you to take control of your health and put your mind at rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Should You Get a Second Opinion?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mayo Clinic conducted a study of <\/span><b>286<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> patients that found as many as <\/span><b>88%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the people seeking a second opinion will leave a physician\u02bcs office with a new or redefined diagnosis. Of those patients, 21% will leave with a \u201cdistinctly different\u201d diagnosis. Whereas only 12% will learn that the original diagnosis was correct. These results showed that one out of every five patients was incorrectly diagnosed.*<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Percentages such as these prove the importance of looking for a second opinion when necessary, and that patients should follow to their instincts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When You Should Get a Second Opinion?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not getting the answers that help you make an informed decision regarding a surgical procedure, or treatment option, you should ask more questions of your doctor. Ask yourself if pursuing the diagnosis will have lifelong consequences to your lifestyle and wellbeing. Would it be invasive or a risk to your quality of life? Focus on chronic and serious conditions when questioning treatment outcomes, and when inquiring about exploring other treatment options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A physician should accept and respect your wishes for seeking a second opinion. They can also assist by offering referrals, and providing all of your medical records and test results. This will help your physician to communicate with the second physician, if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Watch Valerie\u2019s full story below:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seeking a Second Opinion Valerie Discovered A Different Approach\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/558765655?h=476871e9b6&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Angela\u2019s Second Opinion Story<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI was hit by a drunk driver, and immediately had this pain down my arm and wrist,\u201d Angela said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She\u2019d gone to her primary care physician who diagnosed her injury as a pulled muscle from the seat belt. After seeing a chiropractor, and a neurologist, her pain still continued to worsen. Frustrated, Angela knew she required a second opinion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI was devastated and couldn\u2019t do this anymore,\u201d she explained, \u201cMy husband said to phone our insurance company and have them recommend another doctor for me, or we were going to find one.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angela\u2019s insurance adjuster gave her the phone number for Michigan Head and Spine Institute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFrom the very first appointment I had a new diagnosis, a plan of action and was set up with a physician for pain management,\u201d Angela said, finally relieved, \u201cThis doctor literally saved my life. Between his pain management and conservative treatment, Michigan Head and Spine Institute went above and beyond.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Watch Angela\u2019s full story below:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Angela Used The Resources Of MHSI In Her Recovery\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/474807731?h=3977f9b43d&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5><em><b>How a Patient Can Get a Second Opinion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/h5>\n<h6><strong>Patients have rights \u2013 you have the right to a second opinion. MHSI\u02bcs multidisciplinary team can offer further knowledge and peace of mind for a brain, neck or spine diagnosis <span class=\"x_e2ma-style\">or surgery<\/span>. If you, or a loved one, need more information about getting a second opinion contact Michigan Head and Spine Institute at <a href=\"tel:+2487843667\">248-784-3667<\/a> or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mhsi.com\/appointments\">MHSI.us<\/a> to schedule an appointment. <\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediate Telehealth Appointments Available.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Mayo Clinic, 2017. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Importance of Getting a Second Opinion and Gaining Peace of Mind If your body is telling you one thing, and your physician another, it may be time to seek a second opinion regarding surgery or treatment. 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