Second opinion
| Second opinion | |
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| Term | Second opinion |
| Short definition | second opinion - (pronounced) (SEH-kund uh-PIN-yun) In medicine, the opinion of a doctor other than the patient's current doctor. The second doctor reviews the patient's medical records and gives an opinion on the patient's health problem and treatment. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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second opinion - (pronounced) (SEH-kund uh-PIN-yun) In medicine, the opinion of a doctor other than the patient's current doctor. The second doctor reviews the patient's medical records and gives an opinion on the patient's health problem and treatment. A second opinion can confirm or challenge the first doctor's diagnosis and treatment plan, provide more information about the patient's disease or condition, and offer other treatment options
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