Thanks for posting this. I know, for me, internal alarms would sound if a surgeon or other specialist downplays the importance of attaining more than one opinion.

My thoughts lead me to think that the surgeon should invite such an approach by patients. Not only might a second and, possibly, a third opinion validate the first opinion, it could also provide reassurance and bolster confidence.

Some times, too, the "fit" or rapport between a patient and specialist just doesn't "feel" right. I say, listen to that feeling. It's there for a reason.