I definitely would do it for myself or a loved one if I doubted the information the first doctor gave me!
Jenni’s quote above.
For me I am one who seeks out a specialist from the beginning. I research the backgroundof the doctors education, hospital affiliation etc. at that point I meet the doctor and get a feel for how we would work together. From then on I have to put my trust in the doctor.
If a cancer is found, the doctors I have dealt with are very open about seeking a second opinion. In fact they facilitate the second opinion for you. Sadly, I am in the process of doing this for my husband who was diagnosed with an non curable form of lymphoma.
For the “average” medical problem I just think people are satisfied with the care they receive from their doctors and don’t seek out second opinions.