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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 922 – Getting a Second Opinion.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 922. I'm your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

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This dialogue between Greg and Anne is about someone who doesn’t believe their doctor – who at least wants to get someone else’s opinion, an additional opinion, about a medical condition. Let’s get started.

Greg: Where are you going?

Anne: I’m going to see another doctor to get a second opinion. My doctor diagnosed me with a serious medical condition, and I don’t want to take it at face value.

Greg: You’re second-guessing your doctor?

Anne: No, I just want to make sure he’s right. He’s also recommending a conservative treatment for this condition, and if I really have it, I want to be more aggressive.

Greg: Doesn’t your doctor mind that you’re getting a second opinion?

Anne: No,