there are several types of second opinions. An employee may ask for a second opinion if he or she has questions regarding care. A doctor may ask for a second opinion. The insurance company can ask for second opinions at any time. For spine problems a special second opinion system has been set up. A state assigned doctor may be required to authorize certain spine operations before they can be scheduled.
a film about Israeli physicians who provide medical care for Palestinians in the Occupied Territories
an opinion from one or more physicians completely away from the influence of the primary physician
a review of the cancer diagnosis and the treatment recommendations of the physician who is treating the cancer by another, independent physician
If a player believes the Word Judge has made a mistake, s/he may ask for a second person to research the challenge. That second judgment is know as the "second opinion". If the second opinion contradicts the original one, a third opinion may be called for.
The optional or mandatory requirement to visit an independent physician or surgeon regarding diagnosis, course of treatment or having specific types of elective surgery performed.
Seeking the advice of another medical doctor.
The voluntary option or mandatory requirement to visit another physician or surgeon regarding diagnosis, course of treatment or having specific types of elective surgery performed.
A consultation with another doctor about a specific health concern. You may get a second opinion when you do not agree with recommendations made by your PCP.
a consultation with another medical specialist for the purpose of deciding on treatment. Most health insurance plans provide coverage for second opinions.
An extensive exam designed to get input and an opinion from a second physician.
an additional review by another doctor or surgeon, when a first surgeon registers a diagnosis or suggests a type of surgery to any individual health care consumer. Patients are encouraged to obtain a second opinion when a doctor urges complicated or difficult surgical procedures to patients with a serious medical problem.
This is when another doctor gives his or her view about what you have and how it should be treated.
An opportunity or requirement to obtain a clinical evaluation by a provider other than the one originally making a recommendation for a proposed health service to assess the clinical necessity and appropriateness of the initial proposed health services.
It is a medical opinion provided by a second physician or medical expert, when one physician provides a diagnosis or recommends surgery to an individual. Individuals are encouraged to obtain second opinions whenever a physician recommends surgery or presents an individual with a serious medical diagnosis.
Another doctor's opinion concerning a diagnosis or a treatment plan. You can get a second opinion at any time, as long as the doctor is part of our service network. Your PCP can refer you for a second opinion.
This is when a second doctor gives his or her view about your medical condition and how you should be treated.
Examination of a patient and/or patient's records by another doctor for an additional treatment recommendation.
This is when another doctor gives his or her view about what another doctor has said a patient has and how it should be treated.
An opinion obtained from an additional health care professional prior to the performance of a medical service or a surgical procedure. May refer to a formalized process, voluntary or mandatory, which is used to help educate a patient regarding treatment alternatives and/or to determine medical necessity.
