Doctor's second opinion

What is "Second opinion"?

The service "second opinion" or second opinion in oncology is becoming more and more in demand among patients, due to the opportunity to receive highly qualified specialist advice without leaving from home.

When is it worth resorting to "second opinion" in oncology or decoding test results and what is it?

Second opinion is not a biased opinion of a narrowly specialized doctor and an expert in his field. Such consultation may be needed not only in the diagnosis of the disease, but also during its course. The “second opinion” does not lose its relevance even after the completion of treatment - it is resorted to assess the effectiveness and correctness of the prescribed /conducted therapy by the previous doctor.

What is included in the service "Second opinion of the doctor" additionally:

Review of histology. It is a re-revision, examination and decoding of histology, previously taken biopsy, provided in the form of glasses and paraffin blocks;

• Revision of digital disks with MRI, CT, PET CT records... Qualified interpretation of results and second opinion MRI, CT, PET CT allows you to accurately determine the disease and prescribe adequate treatment;
• Doctor's consultation. It is carried out after a thorough and comprehensive study of the materials provided. It is carried out in the form of an online conference, during which the patient can clarify questions of interest and receive recommendations from a specialist. Also, the conclusion is issued in writing and, upon request, can be translated into the patient's language.

Preparing for a “second opinion”

The first thing you need to do - get a statement about the disease and therapy from the attending doctor. If MRI, CT, PET CT or radiography were used in the diagnosis, then it is necessary to submit conclusions on them, as well as electronic copies on digital disks. In addition, you need samples of histological examination (if any) from the laboratory. The paraffin block and glasses are provided to the consultant for sending to the laboratory, before that they should be stored at home in a dry, dark place at a temperature of 10-25 degrees.

Is “a second opinion necessary” »Doctor?

Many patients arrogantly reject the possibility of consulting another expert and do it completely in vain. The opinion of an uninterested doctor will allow not only to confirm the diagnosis, but also to put a new or clarify the type /stage of the disease, based on the conclusions made as a result of the revision of the provided studies. The consultation will also help to evaluate the effectiveness of the chosen therapy tactics, and will provide an opportunity to learn about alternative methods of treatment.

The second opinion in oncology is especially important for patients with cancer, because the expert's opinion can play a key role in the fight against the disease. WHO statistics look frightening: more than 10% of people who have been diagnosed with cancer die from an incorrectly chosen treatment strategy or an inaccurate diagnosis.

It should be borne in mind that medical error is possible both at the stage of diagnosis and during therapy. Due to the lack of knowledge necessary to treat specific types of oncology. That is why there is a need for a “second opinion” - for the patient to be convinced of the accuracy and truthfulness of the recommendations and, if necessary, to correct them with the help of a specialist with successful many years of experience.

Is it possible to set another diagnosis after a "second opinion"?

Dry statistics say that 30% of patients who have consulted independent experts find inaccuracies in the definition of the disease. Do not be afraid to discuss the problem with your doctor, as reviewing treatment and making a diagnosis by several specialists is standard practice in all developed countries.

When is a doctor's second opinion needed?

A second opinion is recommended in the following cases:

• You did not get to a narrowly focused specialist, and he cannot give clear recommendations for your disease;
• With different interpretations of information obtained as a result of MRI, CT, PET CT or X-ray, which significantly affects the diagnosis;
• You question the professional qualities of the attending physician and want to be convinced of his competence;
• You suffer from a rare disease that ordinary doctors encounter very rarely and cannot provide qualified assistance. In this case, it is vital to request a second opinion from a doctor with many years of experience and real practice in this area;
• You are offered several treatment options, and you cannot make a choice. To do this, it is recommended to get an expert opinion on your particular case;
• You have a difficult course of the disease and an independent view of the situation will help you to overcome the disease faster.

BK Medical Logistic Decisions LLC provides an opportunity to get a "second opinion" from the leading doctors in Israel. There is no doubt about their professionalism, as it is confirmed by many years of experience and international recognition. We carry out an individual approach to each client with the involvement, if necessary, of several specialists.

The sequence of providing services:

• Revision of histology (interpretation of histology results). You provide the consultant with research material, which is sent by courier service to Israel. Examination period: 7-10 days, after which you will receive an official conclusion written in Russian and English by e-mail;
• Revision of digital records (transcript, second opinion PET CT, CT, MRI). The data sent by mail (results of MRI, PET CT, CT) is analyzed by a radiologist for several days, after which the result, also generated in two languages, is sent back;
• Online doctor consultation. It takes place online, during which the specialist will answer all questions and give his expert opinion regarding your disease and its treatment. After the conference, all supporting documents are presented that can be presented in any foreign and domestic clinic.

If after consultation you wish to go to Israel for treatment, we will take care of organization of a turnkey trip with full documentary and legal support. To clarify the information of interest or order a service, call or leave a request on the website - our operators will contact you as soon as possible!