Second opinion

Why a second opinion?

Imagine being diagnosed with a serious illness for which there are many different treatments. A second opinion can help you…

Like cancer, where immediate surgery may be the best option for one person, while another may benefit much more from chemotherapy. Or else a rare illnesses, which has very specialized treatments. Wouldn’t you want to be sure before having invasive surgery, or spending your savings on a specific treatment, that you’ve evaluated all treatment options?

That’s where a second opinion comes in. By providing an additional perspective(s) on the case, second opinions can help identify additional options, confirm diagnoses, clarify treatment plans, and even catch errors.

In a university study of second opinions on pathology, 20 cases originally diagnosed as malignant were found to be benign, and 5 cases originally thought to be benign were found to be malignant. Overall, the treatment plan was revised in 93% of cases.

But a Royal Doctors Second Opinion is not just any second opinion – it is personalized to your specific circumstances, and from specialists at top hospitals who give recommendations based on the latest advances in medicine.

An independent study found that Royal Doctors Second Opinions changed diagnoses in 15% of cases and modified treatment plans in 63% of cases.

Users from the Royal Doctors Second Opinions give them “peace of mind” going into surgery, and confidence in their treatment decisions.

Even the smallest enhancement to the diagnosis or treatment plan, due to a second opinion, can make a world of difference when you’re dealing with a serious illness. You can have top specialists weigh in on your condition, when you need them to.

The process of obtaining a Royal Doctors Second Opinion simulates the best practice methodology used at world-class medical institutions, driven by teams of sub-specialist physicians who work together to review the case and provide their medical opinions.

Initial Contact:

A patient who is diagnosed with a serious illness contacts Royal Doctors to initiate a Second Opinion, and is assigned a dedicated Case Manager for individualized support.

Medical Record Collection:

The experienced Case Manager helps gather the complete medical records for the case, including all primary diagnostics – pathology, radiology, EKGs, ultrasounds, EEGs, EMGs, etc. The member and local physician are encouraged to submit questions to be answered by the consulting specialists.

Hospital Triage:

After undergoing quality assurance, the medical record is digitized, encrypted, and sent directly to a Royal Doctors Network hospital.

Multi-disciplinary Review:

Each component of the case is reviewed by a specialist and an integrated report with a diagnosis and treatment recommendation is prepared and returned electronically to Royal Doctors, typically within 5 business days. The Royal Doctors Case Manager again conducts a quality check and ensures that all the member’s questions have been answered.

Package Preparation:

The Case Manager prepares the final Second Opinion Package, which includes the consultant’s reports and diagnostic specialist reports, and sends it to the member and local physician. Royal Doctors advises the member to meet with the local physician to discuss the report and answer any questions raised.

Follow Up:

The member’s electronic record is maintained in Royal Doctors  database for easy follow-up. The Case Manager remains available to the member and physician to answer any questions.

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Why would you consider getting a second opinion?

Medicine is a complex field, and constantly changing. With so many new advances, it’s impossible for one person to stay on top of it all. So patients and physicians are turning to Royal Doctors Second Opinions for reassurance.

Peace of mind:

Experts from top hospitals provide opinions tailored to YOUR specific situation, based on the latest cutting-edge research.

Easy access:

Opinions are delivered to you without the hassle of arranging for appointments or travel.

Quick answers:

The prompt 5-day turnaround helps you get quick and reliable answers at the time you need it most – when you are diagnosed with a serious illness.

Keep your local doctor:

Our service complements your established relationship with your doctor, so you have the comfort of working together and handling your treatment locally.

Physician interaction:

Royal Doctors arranges audio conferences between your referring physician and the consulting physicians at the Consortium Hospitals to discuss the case, when necessary.

Enhance the quality of care:

Second Opinions help you and your physician identify the treatments with the greatest chance of success as quickly as possible.

Medical decisions can be overwhelming. Before being treated for a serious illness, you want to be sure you are on the right track.

Over a 5.5 million members around the world trust Royal Doctors Second Opinions to help them make more-informed medical decisions. Shouldn’t you?

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