Key Finding: Second Medical Opinions: When and How Patients Should Seek Additional Expertise

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
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Research shows second medical opinions lead to changes in diagnosis or treatment in 15-30% of cases. Healthcare experts explain when and how patients should seek additional consultation for optimal outcomes. — Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels (Pexels License)
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Second medical opinions result in treatment changes in 15-30% of cases, with highest impact in cancer diagnoses and surgical procedures. Don't hesitate to seek additional expertise.

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.

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