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Before many people buy a car, a television or a washing machine, they shop around for the best deal. Yet, when some of these people find themselves in a position in which a second medical opinion is a good idea – when facing a difficult operation, for example, – they are unwilling to go further. Sometimes it doesn’t matter. But sometimes it can lead to the wrong treatment, even death. Health professionals say there are a variety of reasons why we fear that second opinion.A number of psychological roadblocks (障碍) get in the way of second medical opinions, but one of the most common ones is the fear of hurting the feelings of the doctor, and the possible result of that. People may think that in bringing up that they want to get a second opinion they are questioning the doctor’s ability, so in the interest of not hurting the feeling of him they don’t suggest it.Another reason people keep away from getting a second opinion is fear of the second doctor giving them worse news than the first. But the most important is that it’s in your self-interest to get another opinion, and it may not be worse. Besides, most people respect their doctors, and regard them as with godlike qualities. So they trust their doctors are right, and don’t ask for a second opinion. In fact, it doesn’t even occur to them that they should. But you should remember that the doctor is a human being just like you.Finally, sickness may foster poor judgment. And sometimes, when people are sick, they become childlike. They put all types of good feelings onto the doctor and just let him take over. That might not be the best thing. Sometimes, obtaining that second opinion just seems like too much work or too much trouble.But remember, the purpose of a second opinion is to collect information so that you can make as informed a decision as possible on your medical care. Sometimes getting that second medical opinion can mean the difference between life and death. 23) What does the writer say about a second medical opinion?A. It is better than the first one.B. It is absolutely necessary.C. It can save a patient’s life.D. It can hurt the doctor’s feelings.24) Why are some patients afraid of hurting the doctor’s feelings?A. Because they have been taught to respect doctors in this way.B. Because they are worried that something unhappy will happen.C. Because they are afraid that the doctor may ignore them after that.D. Because they fear the doctor may intentionally give them wrong treatments.25) Another reason some patients don’t want to get a second medical opinion is that ________.A. they are used to treating their doctors as godsB. doctors generally don’t want their patients to do soC. they think it is wrong to doubt the doctor’s opinionD. doctors usually don’t have a second opinion to offer26) Which of the following is a reason why you should get a second medical opinion?A. Doctors make mistakes like you and me.B. The second opinion will never be worse.C. We should not trust our doctors’ abilities to treat us.D. We will not get too much trouble if we get a second opinion.27) The word “foster” (Para. 5) may probably be closest in meaning to ________.A. rejectB. fulfillC. transformD. encourage