1. Get a second opinion if you have undergone treatment but your symptoms continue.
2. Get a second opinion if you are diagnosed with a rare disease.
3. Get a second opinion if the recommended treatment is risky, involves surgery, is invasive or has lifelong consequences.
4. Get a second opinion if you are diagnosed with cancer.
5. When the diagnosis or treatment is unclear
6. Get a second opinion if your gut reaction tells you something is off.
2. Get a second opinion if you are diagnosed with a rare disease.
3. Get a second opinion if the recommended treatment is risky, involves surgery, is invasive or has lifelong consequences.
4. Get a second opinion if you are diagnosed with cancer.
5. When the diagnosis or treatment is unclear
6. Get a second opinion if your gut reaction tells you something is off.
Always make sure you have the below information and reports
1. Copies of all your pathology findings and reports
2. If you have had a surgery earlier, a copy of the postoperative report
3. If you were hospitalized earlier, the discharge summary
4. A summary of your current treatment plan.
5. Details of your current medication plan and dosage schedule
1. Copies of all your pathology findings and reports
2. If you have had a surgery earlier, a copy of the postoperative report
3. If you were hospitalized earlier, the discharge summary
4. A summary of your current treatment plan.
5. Details of your current medication plan and dosage schedule
Q 1.Do I need my primary doctor’s permission to obtain a Second Opinion?
In most cases, your primary care physician should be fine with you seeking a second medical opinion. You don’t require permission, but rather advice. However, inform your primary care physician that you are seeking a second opinion before beginning treatment or undergoing surgery.
Q 2. Who are the doctors providing medical Second Opinions?
Second medical opinions are provided by doctors who specialise in specific organs or conditions. For example, if cancer is detected, it is recommended to consult an oncologist. They can assist you in better understanding of a medical condition’s diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes so that you can make an informed decision.
Q 3. Is Second Opinion free?
A second opinion is similar to a primary opinion, which you would get if you went to a new doctor. It isn’t free.
In most cases, your primary care physician should be fine with you seeking a second medical opinion. You don’t require permission, but rather advice. However, inform your primary care physician that you are seeking a second opinion before beginning treatment or undergoing surgery.
Q 2. Who are the doctors providing medical Second Opinions?
Second medical opinions are provided by doctors who specialise in specific organs or conditions. For example, if cancer is detected, it is recommended to consult an oncologist. They can assist you in better understanding of a medical condition’s diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes so that you can make an informed decision.
Q 3. Is Second Opinion free?
A second opinion is similar to a primary opinion, which you would get if you went to a new doctor. It isn’t free.
