It’s no secret that Dr. Oz has been an advocate of patients receiving a second opinion when diagnosed with a disease or condition. And once again he is touting the importance of having another doctor take a second look.

In the October issue of Oprah Magazine, Dr. Oz says while seeking a second opinion might seem like a no-brainer, 70% of Americans never get that second opinion. Research suggests in up to 30% of pathology cases, a second opinion can lead to a corrected diagnosis.

The belief is most patients don’t want to offend their doctor by asking another doctor to run more tests. But Dr. Oz says smart docs know that smart patients are going to get another point of view before making a major medical decision.

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A new poll about second opinions is not only shocking but scary. More than 2,000 Americans surveyed admitted they would be more likely to get a second opinion for a car repair than for an important health decision.

The survey conducted by Harris Interactive revealed 70% of US adults would seek a second opinion for a home repair or improvement and more than half for a major car repair. Just 19% said they would get a second opinion for a medical condition.

Second opinions save lives and decrease medical costs. Often times when patients seek a second opinion they find a simpler, less expensive and more effective treatment. This helps to avoid costly and unnecessary surgeries or other procedures.

There is concern among patients that doctors would be offended by patients who seek a second opinion. Foot and ankle surgeon Michael Goddard says health professionals don’t think of it as a breach of trust with a patient. He says good doctors want their patients to be informed when making treatment decisions.

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The Jets QB Mark Sanchez and the Mets ace pitcher Matt Harvey both required medical second opinions for recent injuries. And those second opinions from renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews confirmed both athletes will be out for the rest of the season.

Sanchez was sidelined after his shoulder was injured during a preseason game. Rumors that the star quarterback’s career is over are just that – rumors. Jets coach Rex Ryan said he is going to be a 100% healthy guy. His career might not be over but his tenure with the Jets is expected to end soon.

As for Harvey, he will be out for the entire 2014 season. He was hoping rest and rehabilitation would be enough to repair a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow but that wasn’t the case. His second opinion confirmed he would need surgery.

Both men chose to get a second opinion so a proper diagnosis could be revealed and the proper course of treatment could begin. Second opinions are a necessary part of medicine today with increasing numbers of medical errors and unnecessary procedures.

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