Get a second opinion about your operation
What If I Don’t Have This Operation? If you’ve asked your surgeon about the benefits and risks of the operation you might decide not to have it. Ask your surgeon what you will gain, or lose, by not having the operation right now. Could you be in more pain? Could your condition get worse? Could the problem go away?You might want to get a second opinion. Getting a second opinion from another doctor is a very good way to make sure that having the operation is the best choice for you. You can ask your primary care doctor for the name of another surgeon who could review your medical file. If you consult another doctor, make sure to get your records from the first doctor so that your tests do not have to be repeated.
Many health insurance plans ask patients to get a second opinion before they have certain operations that are not for an emergency. If your plan does not require a second opinion, you may still ask to have one. Check with your insurance company to see if they will pay for a second opinion. You should discuss your insurance questions with your health insurance company or your employee benefits office. If you are eligible for Medicare, they will pay for a second opinion.
Source: http://www.ahrq.gov
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