Second opinions before the plane ticket

What a useful second opinion should clarify

• What diagnosis or problem is being addressed?
• What reasonable treatment alternatives exist?
• What additional records, imaging or tests are actually needed?
• What would change the recommended plan?
• What can be handled remotely and what requires in-person evaluation?

Do not let travel pressure the diagnosis

Flights, deposits and schedules should come after the clinical question is clear enough to justify travel.

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