Your GP has diagnosed you with a medical problem and told you to see a specialist.
But how do you choose the right specialist?
And how do you avoid ending up on a long waiting list?
Frequently asked questions about First Opinion Consult
This service is only available to employees who have signed up for the Royal Doctors Employee Benefit Plan (this can be arranged through an insurer or broker).
We guarantee that you can attend a consultation within 10 working days; 75% of these consultations are physical and 25% are held online.
Orthopaedic complaints: hip, knee, foot, wrist, shoulder and elbow.
Also back and neck problems, cardiology, eye diseases and skin diseases.
No, we will organise your consultation within our national network in your own country.
The price of a consultation with a medical specialist is between €25 and €100, depending on the specialist and the length of the consultation.
Most of this is reimbursed by your health insurance.
There is no point in consulting a cardiologist if, for example, no preliminary tests have been carried out by the GP, such as an ECG, lab tests, or a chest X-ray.
We therefore aim to prevent you from attending a consultation with a specialist unprepared.
