Second Opinion
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| First episode date | 2004 |
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| Networks | Public Broadcasting Service |
| Genres | Chat Show |
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| ID | 2260106 |
About Second Opinion
Dr. Peter Salgo, a practicing physician at Columbia University Medical Center in New York, presents real medical cases to professionals in various specialties. In each episode, medical experts analyze the cases and determine the diagnoses and treatments, giving the viewer an in-depth look into how doctors make their decisions about patient care. Topics include medical radiation, living with Alzheimer's, cancer treatment for older patients, and how to protect against food-borne illness. …
Children's health warning system rolled out by NHS
... " We know that nobody can spot the signs of a child getting sicker better than their parents, which is why we have ensured that the concerns of families and carers are right at the heart of this new system, with immediate escalation in a child s care if they raise concerns and plans to incorporate the right to a Second Opinion as the system develops further, " he said...
Judge to decide on ending critically ill baby girl's life support
... " Ms Sutton told the court: " Although tragic, the trust say that the medical evidence is clear and is supported by Second Opinion evidence...
NHS to introduce Martha's rule for hospital patients
...By Michelle RobertsDigital health editorThe health secretary is backing the introduction of " Martha s Rule" to ensure hospital patients know they have the right to a Second Opinion, and NHS England will begin work to action it...
Martha's rule: Mother to press health secretary on patient rights
... If introduced, it would give families a statutory right to get a Second Opinion if they have concerns about care...
Martha's rule: Call for right to second opinion after tragic teen death
...By Smitha MundasadHealth reporter The parents of a teenager who died in hospital two years ago are calling for patients to be given the right to an urgent Second Opinion, if they feel their concerns are not being taken seriously by medical staff...
East Kent maternity deaths: CQC considered shutting unit, BBC learns
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Sepsis: Woman, 24, dies weeks after getting flu symptoms
... " Get a Second Opinion if you need a Second Opinion...
Nigerian street trader trafficked to UK in kidney donor plot
... " In a letter asking a colleague for a Second Opinion, Dr Dupont noted Daniel had not seen his supposed cousin Sonia for a decade and had " significant reservations about donation"...
