Posted by
cathykc
8 yrs ago
I would like to get a 2nd opinion about my medical condition which may involve surgery. I wonder what is the protocol/etiquette in HK on how to go about this? Do you inform the 1st surgeon about your intention or not? Do doctors take offense that patients want to seek 2nd opinion?
If 2nd opinion confirms the 1st one, I would most likely still do the surgery with the 1st surgeon as he has good track record and good bedside manners. So I am mindful about maintaining the relationship with the 1st surgeon. I just want to seek 2nd opinion if surgery really is necessary for my peace of mind.
Any personal experience would be helpful, thanks!
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Hello
I recently under went total hip replacement surgery and leading up to the surgery I sought the opinion of 5 surgeons directly and 1 indirectly. I never informed the first surgeon of my intention to have a 2nd opinion and I never went back to see the first surgeon on the advice of the 2nd opinion.
All of the other surgeons were aware that I had sought out other opinions and each were fine with my decision and right to do so.
I highly recommend that you do seek out as many opinions as you feel necessary in order for you to make the correct decision with regards to you health.
I am glad that I did my due diligence...if I hadn't I fear I may have made the wrong decision.
I hope this helps!
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Thank you for your post, sg ed! I have scheduled a consultation next week with the 2nd surgeon and have not informed the 1st one. Good to know seeking other opinions helped you to make the right decision. How did you manage to find 5 recommended surgeons to consult with? I'm struggling to find recommended specialists, especially ones that are covered by my company's medical insurance. Mine is thyroid-related and the specialists for thyroid seem to be general surgeons who have done a lot of thyroid surgeries instead of ENT doctors or Endocrinologists with special interest in thyroid that may take a less invasive approach to treatment over a surgeon.
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