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Health Tip: Getting a Second Opinion Before Surgery
By LadyLively on August 9, 2018
Before having major surgery, it may be helpful to get a second opinion on whether the procedure is medically necessary.
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services suggests getting a second opinion if your doctor says you need non-emergency surgery.
The agency suggests:
- Ask the first doctor to send your medical records to the doctor giving the second opinion — to avoid having to repeat tests.
- Call the second doctor’s office to make sure it has your records.
- Jot down questions to take with you to the appointment.
- Ask a loved one to go with you.
Source: HealthDay
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