This week Mary and Alex discuss the reasons for and the process through which we might go about seeking a 2nd opinion. 1. To gather information, 2. Not comfortable with diagnosis, 3. Unsuccessful treatment
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Episode Links
The Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence
Pectus excavatum: Not just a cosmetic concern
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Episode Highlights
Intro [0:13]
Welcome Back! [1:24]
Happy Birthday, Mary & George! [1:48]
Second opinions [2:20]
Negative stigma? [2:58]
Gathering more information [3:31]
Will’s 2nd opinion for pectus excavatum [4:31]
Alex’s 2nd opinion for IIH [7:13]
The Gift of Fear [12:04]
Treatment is unsuccessful [16:35]
Didn’t seek 2nd opinion [17:10]
Back injury [18:28]
No need to rush into decisions [23:31]
Sadie may enters [26:07]
Thanks for listening! [26:15]
Summary Keywords
Podcast, Spotify, Anchor, research, advocacy, pectus excavatum, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, discectomy, 2nd opinion
