Need clarification on your diagnosis or treatment plan? Get a second medical opinion - minus the stigma.
No referral is needed to get a second opinion. Both online and offline consultations are available. We handle patient cases with utmost security.
2nd Doctor’s Opinion (2nDrO), in simple terms, refers to second consultation that occurs after a patient has already had their initial consultation, received a diagnosis, and/or been offered a treatment plan.
When patients or their loved ones receive a life-changing diagnosis, seeking a second opinion from another doctor can be crucial. Here are some key points to consider:
1. Reasons for Seeking a Second Opinion:
Sometimes the first consulting doctor will encourage a patient to seek 2nd Doctor’s Opinion (2nDrO) because that doctor does not have the required skills to manage that patient. For example, a plastic surgeon from Guy’s Hospital referred a patient to his colleague at Rickmansworth Hospital which was the only department in the country that could potentially offer the level of complex reconstruction surgery necessary for this patient. Another example is a neurosurgeon not familiar with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) will refer the patient requiring DBS to a neurosurgeon with that expertise.