I am not sure about my observation but it seems every time I try to get a doctor's comment or opinion for a particular  action or diagnosis of another doctor I can't get a straight answer. Most of the time the doctor being asked opted to evade the question. How can you ever get a reliable second medical opinion then? Is there some kind of code of ethics being violated here?
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It's one thing to ask a doctor to give you a second opinion and yet another to ask the doctor to comment on the competency of another doctor.\n\nI've never had to get a second opinion on a diagnosis, but I'd handle it by going to another doctor or specialist and not tell them what the previous doctor had said.  After they decide what they think it is, then I'd tell them about the previous diagnosis.  It will prevent them from having any preconceived ideas prior to doing their own examination.\n\nI doubt any ethical codes have been violated, doctors simply can't come up with an opinion on what another doctor has said unless they know exactly how that doctor came to their diagnosis.  So, unless you have your charts forwarded to the new office and perhaps have the docs discuss with each other, the second doctor simply doesn't have enough information to make an educated comment on the first doctor's actions. So, no, no ethical codes have been violated.
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Ask the doctor.  There is no central database with that information.\n\nYour state's licensing board may be able to provide information about actions taken against a particular physician, and that might help steer you away from someone dishonest/dangerous.\n\nYou need to be careful just looking at statistics.  Would you avoid a doctor with a higher death rate if you found out he/she was the only one willing to take on very difficult/hopeless cases, where patients were more likely to die anyway?
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Not all docs have all samples at the same time.  They have whatever a drug reps have left with them.  Next time don't wait for the doc to offer samples.  There is nothing wrong with asking for samples.  All they can do is say no.  I, for one, do not approve of the whole sample world.  Drug reps tend to leave  samples for things that are new and expensive.  Items they want lots of patients started on. It's kind of like a street drug dealer.  The first few are free then you're hooked.  A lot of new drugs are not any better than older ones.  They are either combination products or "me too" drugs.  Ask the doctor if he/she is prescribing a newer therapy that is expensive and without generics.   If so, would a cheaper or generic item do the trick???  You pay docs more per hour than probably anyone else on the planet.  You are allowed to asked questions and disagree.  I do think samples muddy the water a little to alot.  They should not influence  what is to be prescribed.
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Go to another doctor.
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YOU SHOULD DEFINETLY GET A SECOND OPINION, THAT QUACK DOCTOR OF YOURS IS TRYING TO MASK YOUR PROBLEMS NOT HELP YOU AT ALL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU KEEP ALL OF YOU PAPERWORK FROM THE DOCTOR, SO YOU CAN SUE HIS A*** LATER. TAKE CARE AND KEEP US POSTED!!
245275
get a second opinion.
566690
I am sorry to hear of your misfortune, but I am sure that your doctor is giving you the correct information. If you feel that his response is not acceptable then go for a second opinion, it wouldn't hurt. I wish you all the best!
549803
You need a second or even a third opinon. No one here can really answer this question for you. You need real answers to a serious problem. Be insistent until you have a clear diagnosis. If you think something is wrong, you need to be taken seriously, or have it explained to you in such a way that you completely understand what the doctor is saying. You should never be left with this type of anxiety. Clear this up by calling a different doctor today.
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Look for one who is going to take the time to answer your questions.  It should be somebody who makes a genuine effort to explain things to you so that you understand them and you're comfortable with the answers.\n\nHe or she should respect you as a person and be genuinely concerned about your well being.  He or she should be proud of the service that he or she renders to your community.\n\nMake sure that your doctor is willing to listen to what YOU want from him or her when you need treatment, rather than dictating to you what he or she want's you to do.\n\nDoctors forget all too easily that patients are customers.  Find one who hasn't.\n\nDon't worry so much about knowledge and credentials.  They all have them, and only another doctor will know if they're any good.
626783
Quite frankly, it's not your problem. I know you want to help, but your friend needs to be responsible for his/her actions. Tell your friend what you think, and urge him/her to be honest with the doctor. If he/she isn't honest, then he/she will suffer the consequences and it won't be your fault.
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ROFL... so much fun!  Nice word play.  I'd say that the doctor needing the doctoring will have to submit to the doctor doing the doctoring on the doctor that needs the doctoring.  It would be unethical for the doctor who needs the doctoring to try to tell the doctoring doctor how to do his job.  That is why the doctor who needs doctoring went to the doctor doing the doctoring in the first place, right?  LOL  - fun.
52760
Have you gotten a second opinion from another specialist on your condition.  If they conclude it was a mistake, then you have a better case.  At that point, you should contact a medical malpractice attorney.  You can get referral from your local bar association (attorney).
306348
Tell your friend to get a 2nd opinion.
320693
why didn't you simply tell them you could not see and I am sure they would have encouraged to return at a later time to pick out frames. Next time ask them if you can pick out the frames first. Most doctors are accomodating if you speak up
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If you are feeling uncomfortable, it's always fine to get a third opinion. Possibly don't tell the third doctor your previous diagnosis until they have already checked you and told you what they found... that way they are looking at it 'fresh' and not just looking for what you told them someone else already found. If they, too, say this, then I would suggest following their advice. I think it's smart to get different opinions when considering some major medical stuff, though.
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I would definatley go to another doctor part of a different hospital and get a second opinion.  This is not only medical malpractice, but medical negligence.  After that, I would go and sue.
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I would check the med board certification and if they are certified in plastic surgery specifically(any dr can be a plastic surgeon,even a dentist!) and find out how many surgeries they have performed, make an appointment with the drs and get a feel for them as well as a peek at other patients .  Ask them point blank about certification, # of surgeries performed etc.  If they act insulted or make you feel 'icky', RUN!!  A good dr would incourage a patient to do his/her research and be glad to tell you about him/herself and will do his/her best to make you feel comfortable.