Conditions that require second

opinion are usually complicated or

are poorly understood. Seeking a

second opinion from a doctor who

specializes in the condition helps

you to have a better

understanding of your condition,

removes doubts, confusions and

queries from your mind, helps you

to weigh the pros and cons of the

available treatment options and

finally helps you to make informed

and educated decision about the

treatment that is best for you.

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If a patient has been diagnosed with an unusual cancer or if the doctor

has confusion whether it is truly cancer then a second opinion from a

pathologist who has expertise in this field is the best way to determine the

condition and decide upon the best treatment. There are certain kinds of

tumors that are difficult to diagnose. For example, sarcomas – it is an

uncommon cancer of the soft tissues such as fat or muscles and it can be

complex to identify or classify.

1. Rare or “Difficult-To-Diagnose” Cancers

Heart patients who have been suggested any invasive heart procedure

as the only mode of treatment should opt for a second opinion.

According to David L. Rutlen, MD, vice chairman of ambulatory programs

at the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin, a patient who has

been advised to have an open heart surgery or a coronary intervention or

a catheterization should seek a second opinion to ensure if they really

need it.

2. Heart Procedures

According to Executive Director Robin Elliott of the Parkinson’s disease

Foundation, “Parkinson’s is one of the most difficult diseases to diagnose.

There’s no blood test, X-ray, or instrument that would give you an answer,”

Diagnosis of this neurological disorder depends on a collection of features

which makes it difficult to diagnose in the early stages. Parkinson’s disease

is marked by slow movement, tremors, muscle stiffness and loss of balance

in the patient.

3. Parkinson’s Disease

ADHD (attention hyperactivity disorder) can be difficult to diagnose

because there are not specific lab tests for this condition. The diagnosis

mainly depends on the doctor’s judgment. He may diagnose ADHD by

studying the symptoms shown by the child-hyperactivity, inattention,

impulsivity, etc. in different settings, such as in the school and at home.

4. ADHD in Children below 6 Years of Age

Primary care physicians can diagnose cases of depression, but sometimes

a second opinion is recommended if the patient’s condition does not

improve even after treatment consisting of antidepressants or if the

treatment shows adverse effects. This may be a case of Bipolar disorder,

where the patient should seek psychiatric second opinion.

5. Depression and Bipolar Disorder