Second opinion
@allknowing (153544)
India
October 30, 2021 3:21am CST
I am not sure how my doctor will react if he knew that I take a second opinion when he prescribes something I not only go on the Net I also talk about it with the Pharmacy where I get my medicines from.
Doctors prescribe depending on how close they are to the product manufacturers. They also sometimes try out the new medicines that have just come out.
Do you do that too?
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
31 Oct 21
Good for you. We have been consulting this doctor for years. He is good too but nothing like getting a second opinion. No harm I guess
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
31 Oct 21
@RubyHawk This doctor has been in my life for many years but they do get tempted to try new products.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
31 Oct 21
@allknowing That’s true, if you have a any doubt get a second opinion.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
30 Oct 21
That's absolutely fine and one should do it. We have to have the trust before we try out any treatment. I put a lot of questions to my doctor and pharmacy. And if not satisfied, I might seem opinion from other doctors. I don't rely on Internet at all
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
30 Oct 21
Mayo Clinic is where I go for answers. There are few other reliable Sites
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
1 Nov 21
@allknowing Mayo is a good site. But I still want to have opinions in person..
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
30 Oct 21
I do check with other sources and if my doctor doesn't like me getting a second opinion, I'll get a new doctor. But don't forget, not everything you read on line is accurate.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
31 Oct 21
You have to know which Sites have correct information
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
30 Oct 21
I have, and its ok to. Thats what the pharmacy is for
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
30 Oct 21
They are more knowledgeable than doctors sometimes.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
30 Oct 21
@allknowing yes. Meds are their specialty
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@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Oct 21
Everyone is free to seek for other people's opinion. Doctors can also commit mistakes.
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@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Oct 21
@allknowing that's right and it's very important because it's life.
@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Oct 21
@cacay1 right. There are good doctors and are licensed. There are also fake doctors practicing without a license.
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@wolfgirl569 (135643)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Oct 21
Most doctors dont mind. The pharmisist knows more about the meds than the doctor does anyways
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@iKONICNoona (4393)
• Philippines
30 Oct 21
I think as a patient and as a consumer it is our right to buy products that will fit in our needs. Specially medicines. It wont be a problem I guess if you will discuss it honestly with your doctor because there may be medicines that is not fit for you or it may have side effects, the more that the doctor needs to know about that .
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
30 Oct 21
Doctors never tell you about side effects and that is the sad part.
