Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Getting a second opinion from a doctor could be a lifesaver

A second opinion from a doctor could give you a second chance at survival. A new study found that only 12 percent of patients seeking a second opinion at the Mayo Clinic got confirmation of their original diagnosis, and 21 percent received a "distinctly different" one. The gap could cause unnecessary procedures, more invasive treatments or even death. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the findings.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/getting-a-second-opinion-from-a-doctor-could-be-a-lifesaver/

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