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Mental Health Issues Skyrocket and Recycling 101-A Second Opinion on the Value of Second Opinions

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Many patients seek a second opinion before treatment for a complex medical condition. Thomas Beckman, MD, Fellow in Advanced General Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, led a study at Mayo that found that only 12 percent of second opinions confirm that the original diagnosis was complete and correct. He explains what illnesses should merit the pursuit of a second opinion.