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Released: February 07, 2012
Get more from a second doctor’s opinion
Source: Anne C. Lee, CNN Money
If you’re like most people, you’re inclined to trust your doctor’s advice. According to Gallup, 70% of Americans say they don’t feel the need for a second opinion or extra research on a medical issue. Plus, you’ll likely have to fork over bucks for the visit, especially if you’re in a high-deductible plan.
Still, it’s often worth talking to another doctor. In a study from the University of Michigan’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, 52% of patients who had been referred for a second opinion had their treatment recommendations changed.
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