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A Second Medical Opinion: More Certainty or Doubt?
The German parties CDU/CSU and SPD would like patients to get 2nd opinions before some elective procedures. Will it help to make right decisions?
Diabetic foot: a second opinion before amputation saves toes and feet
Amputation is one of the possible diabetes consequences that people with diabetes particularly fear. Obtaining the right to a second opinion before amputation is therefore an important step forward.
Eight out of ten back surgeries turn out to be unnecessary
Most spinal surgeries may in fact be useless. Eight out of ten patients who requested a second opinion before elective surgery were advised not to undergo the procedure.
Why Is Back Pain Misdiagnosed So Often?
Back pain is one of the most common complaints. But although the problem is so widespread, wrong diagnoses are quite frequent.