When faced with a medical condition that is life-changing or even life-threatening, second opinions help ensure that you have been diagnosed appropriately and that you are receiving the best treatment plan possible. A second opinion can help eliminate the need for unnecessary invasive procedures or surgery, avoid misdiagnosis, help to reduce potentially serious and costly effects of misdiagnosis. There is more than one way to treat an illness. A different perspective can open up your treatment options and give you greater peace of mind.