Is a second opinion your right as a cancer patient?

Dr Hawson cancer survival rates, Cancer treatment, Second Opinion July 4, 2019July 4, 2019

Is a second opinion a right or only a possible option for cancer patients?

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I have written an article for Dr Q (the AMAQ quarterly Magazine) which gives the details of the process that I use and follow for the “second opinion” . #AMAQ

Hopefully this will encourage you to seek out your rights and not have to beg your doctor to allow/refer you for one.

For my 6 reasons why you should seek a second opinion see my home page on these reasons.

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I am registered as a Medical Oncologist, Clinical Haematologist and Palliative Care Physician, and have over 40 years medical experience including as Director of Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care at large public hospitals in Brisbane, Redcliffe and the Sunshine Coast, as well as in private practice. In 2008 I was awarded Eminent Specialist by Queensland Health and have been an Associate Professor with the University of Queensland since 1993. I have treated a broad range of cancers, including of the breast, bowel, lung, pancreas, prostate and liver. I have contributed to research trials on the most effective cancer treatments, and helped train many cancer specialists. I am particularly interested in mind body wellness and offer medical hypnosis for cancer-related symptoms such as pain and nausea and hot flushes in chemotherapy-induced menopause.