HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 44 MC

A patient receives a diagnosis from their GP but feels uncertain about the recommended treatment plan. Which consumer protection strategy would be MOST appropriate in this situation?

Ignore the diagnosis completely and seek alternative medicine only
Accept the diagnosis without question since doctors are always correct
Seek a second opinion from another qualified healthcare practitioner
Research the condition online and self-diagnose using internet sources

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\(C\)

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C is correct: Seeking second opinions from qualified practitioners protects consumers and verifies accuracy.

Other Options:

A is incorrect: Completely ignoring medical diagnosis prevents proper healthcare management.
B is incorrect: Healthcare professionals can make errors, second opinions provide verification.
D is incorrect: Self-diagnosis using internet sources lacks professional medical expertise.