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The Sometimes-Awkward Art of Asking for a Second Opinion

By Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, KFF Health News · October 13, 2026

A doctor has recommended a course of action that is invasive, expensive, or somehow different from what you'd prefer. Is it OK to get a second opinion? The answer is yes. Here’s how to make the ask a little less awkward.

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The Sometimes-Awkward Art of Asking for a Second Opinion

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