How to Get a Medical Second Opinion in 3 Steps

Get a second opinion without the stress spiral.

In this episode of Take Care, Melody Mulaik shares a simple 3-step process you can use to advocate for yourself or a loved one.

What You’ll Learn:

• The 3-step framework for getting a second opinion
• How to talk to your current physician openly and productively
• How to keep continuity of care so nothing falls through the cracks
• A real-world example from Take Care about seeking specialty input for a child’s condition

Timestamps:

• 00:00:13 Listener question and why second opinions matter
• 00:00:50 Step 1: Research
• 00:01:00 Step 2: Talk to your physician
• 00:01:42 Step 3: Close the loop
• 00:02:10 Personal story and what changed after the second opinion
• 00:03:24 Encouragement to advocate for yourself and submit questions

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Important note:

This episode is educational and not medical advice. For medical decisions, talk with your clinician or care team.