From: "Dr. D. Kossove" <doctordee@telkomsa.net>
To: "lms List"
Subject: second opinions
Date: Friday, January 09, 2004 8:21 PM

   
  Should I pursue an experimental treatment? Will the therapy recommended by my doctor address my problem fully? What are my treatment options? These and many other questions are common if you or someone you love has a serious illness. 

If it is a rare illness, finding an expert in that illness is extraordinarily important.  

When faced with a difficult decision, it's usually helpful to gather other points of view. Often, a second opinion can provide reassurance that a prescribed treatment is best, or it can be a safeguard against inappropriate or unnecessary treatment.   Find the doctors who are expert in your particular problem.

Confidently understanding your condition and options is a crucial first step in pursuing what is best for you.  


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