What is a second opinion?A second opinion is when a doctor other than your regular doctor giveshis or her view about your health problem and how it should betreated. Getting a second opinion can help you make a more informeddecision about your care.Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) helps pay for a second opinionbefore surgery. When your doctor says you have a health problem thatneeds surgery, you have the right to the following:• Know and understand your treatment choices.• Have another doctor look at those choices with you (second opinion).• Participate in treatment decisions by making your wishes known.
