When you should get another opinion

  • If your insurance company requires it before it will cover your treatment
  • If there are several options for treating your condition, or you want to know if there are other options
  • If the treatment your doctor recommends has significant risk
  • If the treatment will greatly affect your lifestyle, work or family
  • If you feel rushed to make a decision and want more information
  • If you don’t have full confidence in the recommended treatment or in the doctor
  • Doctors expect (and many managed care plans require) their patients to seek other opinions. Don’t worry about hurting the doctor’s feelings when you ask for one.