second opinion

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second opinion

Etymology: L, secundus + opinari, to suppose

a patient privilege of requesting an examination and evaluation of a health condition by a second physician to verify or challenge the diagnosis by a first physician. The situation is most likely to arise when an examination by a first physician results in a recommendation for surgery or experimental treatment.

second opinion

Medtalk Formal or informal advice sought from a 2^nd health professional regarding the diagnosis and/or therapy proposed by a 1^st provider. See Consultation.

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