[1] In cases such as car repairs, a second opinion should be obtained in writing, and the original garage given an opportunity to rectify matters.
[2] In the case of clients' disputes with domestic building contractors, the builder may seek a second opinion to confirm their view.
[3] A second opinion can be a visit to a physician other than the one a patient has previously been seeing in order to get more information or to hear a differing point of view.
For example, some health plans pay for second opinions for members; many employers offer free second opinion benefits through companies like Grand Rounds or similar companies; and some states have public programs for cancer second opinions.
[10] Professional mediators may be asked for second opinions regarding whether to proceed to trial or seek a settlement instead.