Everyone has the right to a second medical opinion. It is important for us all to be absolutely comfortable with any treatment programme or diagnosis we have been given.
Where an individual is facing a complex medical issue Sparta Health’s Second Medical Opinion service provides easy access to expertise that can inform and provide support on the most important care decisions. This service provides the reassurance needed via face-to-face or our online channels and through an independent review by a specialist. Our services include consultancy, diagnostics, and treatment.
All of our Second Medical Opinion service referrals are made to UK-based specialists with all recommendations and treatment advices being made in line with NICE guidelines.
Why seek an Second Medical Opinion?
There are many different reasons for having a second medical opinion; an individual:
- May have doubts about their diagnosis; being unsure and unhappy with the treatment recommended and have been told they cannot have a particular type of treatment.
- May not understand the information they have been given.
- May not be happy about the recommended treatment plan.
- Might feel they cannot talk with their treating doctor or specialist about their treatment or diagnosis.
- May simply wish to have another opinion to decide what care strategy is best for them.
The service is totally confidential and no information will be shared with any other party without the patient’s consent.
Our specialists can provide the answers needed. Contact us today to find out more about our second medical opinion services.