The most common type of diagnostic “quality control” is a patient-initiated second opinion1. In one study, 38% of patients sought a second opinion because they had doubts about the diagnosis or treatment and 19% sought a second opinion because they were dissatisfied with the level of communication2.
Studies show that second opinions typically confirm the original diagnosis or treatment regimen. In one study, between 10% to 62% of second opinions yielded a major change in the diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis3. In another study, 84% mentioned that they were satisfied with their second opinion, 77% felt health improvement, and 56% indicated that there was a difference between the diagnosis or treatment from the first and second opinion4.
If you want to enhance the accuracy of your diagnosis or recommend course of treatment, a second opinion can help.
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Dr. Amit Desai, MD, is a highly qualified family medicine physician. He earned his B.S. in
Biology, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Villanova University, and his M.D. from Drexel
University College of Medicine. Dr. Desai completed his Family Medicine Residency at the
University of Florida. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr.
Desai's interests include preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and patient
education. He is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Academy
of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, Florida Academy of Family Physicians,
and Florida Medical Association. Dr. Desai is also a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Family
Medicine Clerkship at Florida State University College of Medicine and serves as faculty for the
American Academy on Communication in Healthcare.