Importance of a second opinion

A recent news story cited a study, by researchers at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, that found an alarming rate of medical misdiagnoses among pathologists. In a review of 6,000 tissue samples from cancer patients at hospitals around the country, the Hopkins team found that one out of every 71 cases was misdiagnosed. Biopsies were labeled cancerous when they were actually benign (non-cancerous); those that were cancerous were sometimes misclassified as the wrong type of cancer. "That can change whether a patient gets no treatment, vs. surgery, vs. radiation," warned Hopkins' Dr. Jonathan Epstein in the report.

source - Johns Hopkins Hospital

Save Time - Make more informed decisions

Other patients may save time by learning more about the condition so that they can seek out the correct type of specialist.  For example, for infertility, 1/3 of the time a male disorder is discovered, 1/3 a female contributing factor can be found, and 1/3 of the time it is a combination of male and female factors. Understanding what test are run can allow patients to request initial test ordered by their physicians.

Contact us for more information on additional specialty areas such as; Infertility, male testing, In Vitro vs. In Utero techniques, and Vasectomy reversal - microsurgery.

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• Bladder Cancer

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Fact:

Second opinions may be mandatory for certain conditions or procedures. Your insurance or health plan may reduce or eliminate the benefits paid if a second opinion is not obtained.

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Most second opinions are voluntary and are usually paid for by your insurance or health plan. However, always check with your insurance or health plan for specific policies.

 

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Benefits of a second opinion include more knowledge, understanding of new treatment options and reassurance and peace of mind that you are making the right decision.

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