Where can I get a second opinion from?
It’s now possible to access Cleveland Clinic doctors from your own home. This service allows you to submit your medical information and records to board-certified doctors within the Cleveland Clinic system to receive a second opinion. To use the service, you need to complete a five-step process.
What can I do if my doctor won’t give me a second opinion?
Give the doctor more information to see if they will change their mind. An advocate might be able to help you with this. You can ask for a second opinion but you have no legal right to one. If your doctor agrees that a second opinion will help they will try to arrange one for you.
How long does it take for a second opinion from Partners HealthCare?
The service will assign you a specialist for a second opinion, or you can request an affiliated specialist yourself. Your doctor will receive the second opinion from Partners Healthcare within 10 business days. You can review it after your doctor views it. You’ll then need to meet with your doctor to discuss the second opinion and treatment plans.
When to get a second opinion at the Mayo Clinic?
Or your condition isn’t responding to the current treatment. According to Mayo Clinic patient educators, taking the time to learn about your condition, and getting a second or third opinion is a reasonable approach. Proactive decision-making will give you a greater degree of control over your treatment.
How often do people not get a second opinion?
According to the Patient Advocate Foundation, statistics show that more than one-third of adults in the U.S. never will seek a second opinion, and almost one-tenth of newly diagnosed patients rarely or never understand their diagnoses.
Or your condition isn’t responding to the current treatment. According to Mayo Clinic patient educators, taking the time to learn about your condition, and getting a second or third opinion is a reasonable approach. Proactive decision-making will give you a greater degree of control over your treatment.
What to bring to a second opinion appointment?
When you call to schedule the appointment, find out if the facility has a specialist with experience treating your condition. Plan to bring your medical records, including copies of all scans, exams, previous treatment, blood tests and pathology slides, with you to the appointment. Be clear what you’re looking for from the second opinion.
It’s now possible to access Cleveland Clinic doctors from your own home. This service allows you to submit your medical information and records to board-certified doctors within the Cleveland Clinic system to receive a second opinion. To use the service, you need to complete a five-step process.
How much does it cost to get a second opinion from Doctorspring?
DoctorSpring offers three types of services: Ask a doctor. Consult a specialist. Get medical board opinion. The services range in price from $18 to $180. You’ll receive responses to your medical questions within 12 to 24 hours, depending on the service you request.
The service will assign you a specialist for a second opinion, or you can request an affiliated specialist yourself. Your doctor will receive the second opinion from Partners Healthcare within 10 business days. You can review it after your doctor views it. You’ll then need to meet with your doctor to discuss the second opinion and treatment plans.
When does an employer need a second medical opinion?
An employer may require a second or third medical opinion (at the employer’s expense) if he or she has reason to doubt the validity of the medical certification. (Q) Do I have to give my employer my medical records for leave due to a serious health condition?