Many patients are hesitant to seek second opinions when making decisions about their health, even when considering major medical procedures. This hesitation is sometimes based on a lack of familiarity with a relatively new physician, but even where a strong relationship has been developed between doctor and patient, the person being treated often perceives the interest in a second opinion as an affront to the doctor who has provided the first opinion. This tendency is rather unfortunate, given the potential benefits, either of further confirmation that a particular path represents the proper course, or of contrary perspectives which can be considered for more fully informed decisions.

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Patients should seek second opinions only in cases of questionable intent on the part of the physician.

Some doctors consider the request for a second opinion offensive.

Doctors who tell patients not to seek second opinions are attempting to avoid competition with other physicians.

Many patients are hesitant to seek second opinions when making decisions about their health.

When considering major medical procedures, patients should not hesitate to seek a second opinion

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Whether you can identify the argument's main conclusion as opposed to a supporting premise.

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