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How do I go about getting a second opinion for a medical procedure? |
My doc says I need a risky heart high tech heart procedure and I feel like I should get a second opinion but don't actually know how to go about it. Do I tell the doc it is a second opinion? Do I need to have all the tests done again or will the doc use the results of the tests already done? How do I find out if my insurance will pay for it? Call your insurance company first. Ask them the same questions. Lots of insurance companies REQUIRE second opinions. If your doctor doesn't give you your records and welcome a second opinion, I would not trust him with the surgery. This is your body and you need to make an informed decision. As far as the tests are concerned...if they are interpeted tests where it is a doctor opinion as to the results...they might want to repeat it. If it is blood work or something that is decided by lab, computer or number then I would assume the second opinion doctor would use the old results in his/her opinion. get you regular dr to refer you and you ins should pay for the 2nd op because you may not need the surgery...just give them a call, good luck and I hope you don't have to have the surgery Just find another doctor in your area. If you have insurance, they will more than likely prefer or require you to get a second opinion, just because of the possible cost of surgery. Call your insurance company. You can find another dr through the hospital or your primary Dr. can recommend one. I also needed a second opinion once, I was very open with my doctor... I told him that I wasn't sure I'm ready to do it without a second opinion, and he was very understanding. I asked him for my chart and all my information, so I don't think that other doctor will redo all tests. Go to another doctor - dont tell him your getting a second opinion, just go in cold and see if what he says is in line w/ what your original doctor said. Definately dont get a referal from your original Dr - he may just support what the other doctor said. Hi there, you need to tell the other Doctor that you want a second opinion. He might repeat the test or if he is really good, he can,by reviewing your records get to another conclusion. Do get a second opinion on things like this, I say it is a must. Hope everything turns out OK with the surgery. May God bless you now and forever. |
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