Second Opinions

If you are in doubt about a diagnosis's accuracy or a treatment's appropriateness, it is almost always a good idea to get a second opinion from a specialist.

How and when to seek a second opinion--knowing when is just as important as knowing how.

There are times when it is appropriate to get a second opinion. There are other times when you just need to recheck how you are following your treatment plan. The most important thing is your health.

A guide to getting a second opinion when and if you need one.

For elderly parents who are troubled with their medical care, a second opinion from a specialist may set their minds at ease.

This is an article about second opinions and facing brain surgery

When you are diagnosed with something, whether it is high blood pressure, arthritis, cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, skin condition, or they want to do surgery, like tonsils, tubes in the ears, etc. get a second opinion first

Women who have breast cancer want to learn and be active in their treatment.

Brief description of realizing and accepting a challenge in my daughter's speech. She is perfect, and she will forever inspire me.

Every year, millions of people have health issues. They go to the doctor, do what he says and that is that. In some cases, it would pay to do your own research and seek second opinions.

Did I notice something wrong in utero? Was the lack of sensation a foreshadowing of the overwhelming sensations he would feel in this life?

Is it a smart choice to research our own illnesses on the internet or does it cause more harm than good? This is an article that discusses the pros and cons to the now common practice of self diagnosis.

Whether you're worried about a birth defect, developmental delay, or hearing or vision issue, medical issues with baby can seem daunting and overwhelming to new parents.

This parenting advice column attempts to help a teen-ager scared of knee surgery. We also advise a mother worried about her son, who has slacked off in his preparation for a wrestling meet because he will take on a girl.

Five mistakes you should never make while interacting with an appraiser.

I have been writing for close to forty years. I have an agent, been published, a screenplay produced and yet nothing much has changed in my life other than those credentials.

Ever been in a tough situation that seemed to have no answer? God answered our prayers in an amazing way. Our baby was fighting for his life and we were young and broke.

A Father's Day reflection on the irreplaceable influence a father provides.

I needed to trust my instincts and expand my realm of thought to include information I may never have believed existed, even in my dreams. I used my natural intuitive powers.

Have you ever been confused about the Florida Baker Act law? This article well answer a few questions you may have about this law.

No one ever thinks cancer is going to happen to them. So when it does, it is crippling. We are not prepared to deal with this kind of news. Here, I present ideas on how to approach a cancer diagnosis and how to be proactive about your initial treatment.

Cancer has been singled out as the top killer of humanity by the year 2010. As a result, being diagnosed with breast cancer is one of the biggest nightmares among women today.

Some tips, not advice on choosing a doc.

"Look, his toes are stuck together," I told the delivery nurse. "Can you pull them apart?"

Every day someone gets bad news from their doctor, who informs them that they have some form of cancer.