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. Guy Navarra, M.D., is an accomplished internist and geriatrician with a distinguished career
in medicine. He earned his M.D. from Complutense University in Madrid, Spain, and completed
his Internal Medicine Residency at Yale Medical School. He further specialized with a Geriatric
Medicine Fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Navarra holds board certifications in
Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine.
He has held various significant roles, including Chief of Medicine at Anna Jaques Hospital and
Medical Director at New Self Medical Weight Loss Center. His clinical interests include weight
management, geriatrics, and primary care. Dr. Navarra is an active member of the American
Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the Obesity Medicine
Association. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and French.