The process of transforming the patient into a consumer leads to the active participation of the patient in the treatment process. The costs of illness are therefore very often invisible, unpredictable and high. In particular, the indirect costs are surprising and threatening.
The practice of second opinion involves exploring alternatives, managing complex problems and seeking external validation while upholding ethical standards.
"I have spent a lifetime investing in children and the holiday home. How should I finance my old age? I don't want to sell the house and I am not allowed to sell the children!