English-Finnish translations for second opinion

• toinen mielipide
  Tällaisella menettelyllä on kaksi hyödyllistä vaikutusta: ensinnäkin saadaan toinen mielipide ja toiseksi palkatulle laitokselle lankeava vastuu pienenee. In such a way, two beneficial effects are obtained - firstly, there is a second opinion and, secondly, the liability that falls on the contracted agency is reduced.
  Yksi on se, että pääsihteeri laatii vuosikertomuksensa pääjohtajien ilmoitusten perusteella, kun mielestäni asiasta olisi hyvä saada toinen mielipide. One is the fact that the Secretary-General draws up his annual report on the basis of declarations by the Directors-General, when I should much prefer there to be a second opinion.

Definition of second opinion

• An appraisal or diagnosis by a knowledgeable professional, such as a lawyer or physician, who has been consulted in order to confirm or disconfirm the advice or view of another person previously consulted

Examples

• After my doctor told me that my illness was psychosomatic, I sought a second opinion

Related words

• second crop
• second sophistic
• second-hand shop
• second hand shop
• sloppy seconds