Second Opinions from the Perspective of the Patient and the Physician




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Abhishek Agrawal and Gavin Britz (eds.)Comprehensive Guide to Neurosurgical Conditions10.1007/978-3-319-06566-3_16


16. Second Opinions from the Perspective of the Patient and the Physician



Robert G. Grossman1  


(1)
Department of Neurosurgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6560 Fannin, Suite 944, Houston, TX 77030, USA

 



 

Robert G. Grossman

Email: rgrossman@houstonmethodist.org


Keywords
NeurosurgeryIndications for Second OpinionsDiscussion of Risks and Benefits


Contemplating surgery on one’s brain or spine is particularly stressful and likely to be more so than the prospect of abdominal surgery with which most individuals are familiar.

Questions that immediately arise are:

1.

Is the surgery necessary-Are there medical alternatives? What will happen if I don’t have the operation?

 

2.

What are the complications that can occur and how often do they occur?

 

3.

What are the numbers of successful outcomes?

 

4.

What is the experience and the track record of the surgeon?

 

5.

Is the facility at which the surgery will be done equipped for the procedure?

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