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A medical diagnosis is the best way to decide the treatment path for a particular condition. But the symptoms of some disease are so subtle or over-lapping that it confuses even the most experienced doctors. Where as in other cases, the patient as well as the doctor knows exactly what’s wrong but they can’t decide on the right treatment. This is the situation where the role of second opinion comes into play. Seeking a second opinion is always welcome but it is a must in the following five cases.
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Conditions that require second opinion are usually complicated or are poorly understood. Seeking a second opinion from a doctor who specializes in the condition helps you to have understanding of your condition, removes doubts, confusions and queries from your mind, helps you to weigh the pros and cons of the available treatment options and finally helps you to make informed and educated decision about the treatment that is best for you. For detailed information: https://bestdoctor.com/blog/5- conditions-that-call-for-a-second- medical-opinion/ a better Specialist Network Personal Assistance Detailed Response
1. Rare or “Difficult-To-Diagnose” Cancers If a patient has been diagnosed with an unusual cancer or if the doctor has confusion whether it is truly cancer then a second opinion from a pathologist who has expertise in this field is the best way to determine the condition and decide upon the best treatment. There are certain kinds of tumors that are difficult to diagnose. For example, sarcomas – it is an uncommon cancer of the soft tissues such as fat or muscles and it can be complex to identify or classify.
2. Heart Procedures Heart patients who have been suggested any invasive heart procedure as the only mode of treatment should opt for a second opinion. According to David L. Rutlen, MD, vice chairman of ambulatory programs at the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin, a patient who has been advised to have an open heart surgery or a coronary intervention or a catheterization should seek a second opinion to ensure if they really need it.
3. Parkinson’s Disease According to Executive Director Robin Elliott of the Parkinson’s disease Foundation, “Parkinson’s is one of the most difficult diseases to diagnose. There’s no blood test, X-ray, or instrument that would give you an answer,” Diagnosis of this neurological disorder depends on a collection of features which makes it difficult to diagnose in the early stages. Parkinson’s disease is marked by slow movement, tremors, muscle stiffness and loss of balance in the patient.
4. ADHD in Children below 6 Years of Age ADHD (attention hyperactivity disorder) can be difficult to diagnose because there are not specific lab tests for this condition. The diagnosis mainly depends on the doctor’s judgment. He may diagnose ADHD by studying the symptoms shown by the child-hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity, etc. in different settings, such as in the school and at home.
5. Depression and Bipolar Disorder Primary care physicians can diagnose cases of depression, but sometimes a second opinion is recommended if the patient’s condition does not improve even after treatment consisting of antidepressants or if the treatment shows adverse effects. This may be a case of Bipolar disorder, where the patient should seek psychiatric second opinion.
