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.
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Queen also shares how patients can better advocate for themselves when seeking a diagnosis, including what to track before an appointment, what to tell a provider and when to seek a second opinion.
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
The 1980s Oilers were partially built on taking chances; sometimes, high-end skill players needed a second opinion.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Get a second opinion as the moon and Mercury harmonize.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 June 2026
He’s scheduled to get a second opinion later this week.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
The 1980s Oilers were partially built on taking chances; sometimes, high-end skill players needed a second opinion.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Get a second opinion as the moon and Mercury harmonize.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 7 June 2026
He’s scheduled to get a second opinion later this week.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
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“Second opinion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20opinion. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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