Doctors sometimes make mistakes, and a 2017 Mayo Clinic study revealed that only 12% of initial diagnoses were complete and correct. In 21% of cases, the diagnosis was entirely changed, and 66% of patients received refined or redefined diagnoses.
Seeking a second opinion isn't just about catching diagnostic errors—it's also about gaining peace of mind. Confirming an original diagnosis can significantly reduce stress for both patients and their caregivers.
For those with chronic illnesses, a second opinion can reveal alternative treatment options, often leading to more effective care plans. In acute cases, it can provide quicker access to lifesaving measures or prevent unnecessary, costly, and ineffective treatments.
We can help you take control of your health journey and coordinate best second opinions from doctors in New York and New Jersey to ensure you’re on the best path forward.
WHY GET A SECOND OPINION?
“Your doctor may be the smartest, most compassionate, thoughtful person in the world—a leading specialist or someone you’ve trusted for years. But you shouldnʼt let that stop you from getting a second opinion. At the end of the day, you want to be sure that you are finding the right team for you.
-Yale medicine
You need a Second Opinion when:
You think your doctor is downplaying the severity of your illness/disease and doesn’t provide clear explanation of the diagnosis and its implications
Your current treatment doesn’t yield expected results and your doctor doesn’t offer any alternative options leaving you with the same or even worse symptoms
You did your own research and found out that it may be another possible diagnosis and treatment available (including clinical trials)
You are facing particularly severe disease (e.g. cancer or rare disease) and you want to make sure that you have researched all options available (including out-of-state physicians and hospitals) before choosing a treatment that may have lifelong consequences
You are pregnant and your child was diagnosed in utero with a life threatening birth defect and you want to find the best place to deliver and handle the case
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