Why second opinions alone are NOT the solution to safer and more affordable patient outcomes – ET HealthWorld

Why second opinions alone are NOT the solution to safer and more affordable patient outcomes – ET HealthWorld

by Sigal Atzmon Ask a second radiologist or pathologist to assess the work of a first and there is a 10% to 50% chance that they will uncover a diagnostic error according to numerous clinical studies published over the years. These are not reassuring odds and despite many efforts to improve them, medical error remains … Read more

Breast Cancer Facts Doctors Might Not Tell You

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Florida real estate agent Sondra Burwick learned in 1996 that she had ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in her right breast. DCIS, also called stage 0 cancer, starts and usually stays in the milk ducts. These days, doctors call it pre-cancer and don’t always treat it. But Burwick’s surgeon said she needed a double mastectomy: … Read more