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The Sometimes-Awkward Art of Asking for a Second Opinion

2026-10-13T09:00:00.000Z

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A doctor has recommended a course of action that is invasive, expensive, or somehow different from what you'd prefer.
Is it OK to get a second opinion?
The answer is yes.
Here’s how to make the ask a little less awkward.

Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Centre's operating room — Photo: Chainwit. / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Published: 2026-10-13T09:00:00.000Z
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