second opinion

noun

: advice from a second expert (such as a doctor) to make sure advice from the first such expert is correct

My doctor says I need surgery, but I'm going to get a second opinion.

Examples of second opinion in a Sentence

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At the start of 2020, the pair sought a second opinion and were suggested to try intrauterine insemination (IUI) instead. —Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024

Seek a second opinion When patients are experiencing doubt or appear to be uneasy, Mills encourages them to seek a second opinion. —Carly Weeks, TIME, 6 May 2024

What would this look like in practice? Building a second opinion system powered by a large language model is no longer in the realm of science fiction. —Adam Rodman, STAT, 3 May 2024

Then a few days later, the couple had the opportunity to get a second opinion at the children's hospital. —Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024

The majority of medical professionals will not take it personally if a patient wants to get a referral to see a specialist or get a second opinion. —Pamela Appea, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024

Women were more likely than men to refuse or delay treatment (35% vs. 25%), and Gen Z respondents were more likely to get a second opinion than others (39% compared with 27%, 21%, and 20% among Millennials, Baby Boomers, and Gen Xers, respectively). —Deb Gordon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023

For years, his mother Sandy Smith wanted a second opinion, convinced Stephen's death was no accident. —Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2023

In complex cases, or when faced with difficult treatment decisions, McFadden explained that seeking a second opinion from another qualified healthcare professional can provide additional perspectives and insights. —Cathy Cassata, Health, 14 Dec. 2023