It is a perilous time to be sick. Medical error kills 400,000 Americans a year, making it the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. When facing a serious medical problem, it is imperative to consult with top experts to achieve the best possible outcomes. And yet, in my 30 years of managing complicated medical cases, I have seen far too many intelligent and successful people get terrible results because they failed to seek out expert opinions and consider all of their options. Some think …