Get a second opinion—doctors usually aren’t right the first time

[PHDNM]

Get a second opinion—doctors usually aren’t right the first time

Even after four years of college, four of medical school, and three to seven more of residency, doctors still may not get diagnoses right on the first try.

In fact, they’re more likely than not to be at least a little off. In a study published (paywall) April 4, researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota found that 88% of the time, a patient’s original diagnosis changed at least slightly when a second medical professional was consulted.

https://qz.com/949860/get-a-second-o...he-first-time/

[frankhammer]

Agreed but unless a specific ailment presenting clear symptoms, it can be a process of elimination.

[Amorette]

Absolutely true. One doctor told me something and I left to another. I told the new one straight out what it is and that it is not some other thing the other doctor said. What do you think he told me? He said, "You are absolutely right." I did want to be a doctor once after all

[Ashanti]

Absolutely true. One doctor told me something and I left to another. I told the new one straight out what it is and that it is not some other thing the other doctor said. What do you think he told me? He said, "You are absolutely right." I did want to be a doctor once after all

stop bumping threads

[Amorette]

stop bumping threads

I like health and lifestyle. What is it to you?

[Ashanti]

I like health and lifestyle. What is it to you?

sis this isn't the first thread u bumped