- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: General question about second opinions
Posted on 3/25/22 at 11:56 am to Aubie Spr96
Posted on 3/25/22 at 11:56 am to Aubie Spr96
I think he's assuming it's like a mechanic checking a car who may claim you need a transmission when you do not. In that scenario, if you tell the mechanic ahead of time you're going to get a second opinion to verify, maybe you mitigate the risk of the scam recommendation.
Not sure doctors would have the same self-interest in erroneous diagnoses.
Not sure doctors would have the same self-interest in erroneous diagnoses.
This post was edited on 3/25/22 at 11:59 am
1
Posted on 3/25/22 at 1:00 pm to transcend
quote:
Not sure doctors would have the same self-interest in erroneous diagnoses.
The absolutely do. I used to date an RN that worked on the cardiac floor. She said she seen cases every single week where a doctor would recommend cracking a chest open where going through a vein could have been possible. The difference for the doctor: about $10,000.
Page 1 of 1
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News