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- Title
The art of the second opinion.
- Authors
Ball, Chad G.; Schieman, Colin; Harvey, Edward J.
- Abstract
Collegiality Whether the second opinion is requested by the patient or surgeon, remaining respectful, supportive and introspective about the preceding surgeon's diagnosis, treatment plan and/or clinical acumen is critical. Verbally and physically acknowledging a patient's frustrations (with a disease state, the health care system, and/or the clinical practitioner) remains the most expedient way to establish or re-establish the patient-surgeon bond and reignite trust. By looking after those patients in a caring and thoughtful manner, as well as providing collegial feedback and assistance to the index surgeon, more often than not, patients and surgeons alike will be better off.
- Subjects
INTRAOPERATIVE awareness; PATIENT aftercare; BODY language; TELEPHONE calls
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Surgery, 2023, Vol 66, Issue 3, pE337
- ISSN
0008-428X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1503/cjs.007423