Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5876830 The American Journal of Medicine 2015 36 Pages PDF
Abstract
Patient-initiated second opinions led to recommended changes in diagnosis for about 15% and in treatment for about 37% of participants. Further evaluation is needed to determine whether this impacts clinical outcomes, such as the reduction of diagnosis and treatment errors.
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Evaluation of Outcomes From a National Patient-initiated Second-opinion Program
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