Here are the reasons for a second opinion:
(1) If the patient questions the reasonableness or necessity of recommended treatment or procedures
(2) If the patient questions a diagnosis or plan of care for a condition that threatens loss of life,  loss of bodily function, or substantial impairment, including, but not limited to, a serious chronic condition.
(3) If the clinical indications are not clear or are complex and confusing, a diagnosis is in doubt due to conflicting test results, or the treating health professional is unable to diagnose the condition, and the patients requests an additional diagnosis.
(4) If the treatment plan in progress is not improving the medical condition of the patients within an appropriate period of time given the diagnosis and plan of care, and the patient  requests a second opinion regarding the diagnosis or continuance of the treatment.