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Or get a second opinion, like a grown-up. I don't listen to the first contractor or plumber on a big job, either. There is nothing special about the position o

Or get a second opinion, like a grown-up. I don't listen to the first contractor or plumber on a big job, either. There is nothing special about the position or opinions of medical professionals that I shouldn't seek additional information or help.

zepto 5y ago
> Or get a second opinion, like a grown-up. How frequently do you think people consult more than one doctor when they are sick? I know people do it for expensive, chronic conditions like cancer, but I’m guessing that for urgent infections diseases the frequency is vanishingly small.