“We all have the power to make a real difference in our own care or that of a loved one.” David Seligman, Chairman and CEO at Best Doctors, Inc.,
Despite the best efforts of dedicated, time-strapped doctors, misdiagnosis still happens far too often. In today’s overburdened health care system, it’s harder than ever to have enough time to do the deep thinking needed to carefully examine each piece of a patient’s case. From a care and policy perspective, there is much that can and should be done to acknowledge and address the problem, but the private sector is taking proactive steps to combat the issue. Many of the world’s leading corporations and health plans are offering expert second opinions and other services such as helping employees find the right doctor or decide on the best treatment options, in an effort to ensure that employees get the right diagnosis. The truth is everyone must be involved when it comes to getting the right diagnosis – doctors, patients, hospitals, employers, and policymakers alike. Misdiagnosis doesn’t have to happen. We all have the power to make a real difference in our own care or that of a loved one.
David Seligman Chairman and CEO
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