Patient Request
Can one demand a reconstruction, even if surgeon does not recommend it? Should I get a 2nd opinion or see a plastic surgeon? My time to Decide is running out.
Forum Discussion
You definitely have the right to a second opinion and to ask about reconstruction options. I agree regarding being careful about using the terming of ‘demand’, but as to requesting it and getting a second opinion there’s no harm in that. My mum asked for second opinion before agreeing to chemo, and my friend asked for second opinion before spinal procedure. Hth