There are no official statistics on medical errors in Ukraine. But in the world every day 10-15% of diagnoses are made that require clarification. You can insure yourself against a medical error by receiving the so-called “second opinion”.
The second opinion is when you seek the advice of another doctor of the same specialty. As a rule, this is done to confirm or refute the diagnosis, to find out if other methods of treatment exist. In the USA and Great Britain - the “second” consultation of an oncologist is often carried out at the initiative of insurance companies. One in 6 US patients wants a second opinion from a doctor.
After applying for a second medical opinion, the diagnosis, prognosis or treatment regimen changes in 10-62% of cases, think about it.
Rechecking a doctor’s prescription is normal practice (making a diagnosis is sometimes a very complicated process). Most often this is done by patients who:
The news of a difficult diagnosis instantly changes your life. How to understand the diagnosis and prognosis, find out where to get quality help and find a qualified doctor, to understand which treatment methods are most effective?
With more information about the diagnosis and in consultation with several specialists, the patient and his family will be able to make the right decision.
Of course, in order to get a second opinion from a doctor, you can go to US and Israeli clinics - but not everyone can afford such services. On the contrary, in the European medical centers - the leading clinics in Spain, Poland, Georgia, prices are more reasonable. But thanks to the unique technical equipment and a team of world-class specialists, they help patients with cancer at any stage to get qualified medical advice and assistance in accordance with international standards.
And for those who do not have the time or finances to travel abroad, but want to know the expert opinion of a world-class specialist regarding the diagnosis and treatment tactics, our company allows you to quickly get the advice of a leading oncologist online regarding your disease and best practices for its treatment.
To register for a consultation, simply leave a request on the website, and you will be contacted to clarify the details. Of course, you will need to provide copies of all the medical documents that you have that contain information about the diagnostics, diagnosis and therapy (medical reports, a list of medications taken, the results of studies, including x-rays, transcripts of MRI, CT and PET , biopsy results), etc.
Consultations within the framework of the “Second Opinion” program are conducted by leading experts of the highest category, recognized experts in their field, continuously improving their professional level, undergoing training in leading medical institutions in the USA and Europe.
Patients who apply for remote consultation at https://polymedex.org/ will be able to receive a second medical opinion in oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, urology, neurosurgery, gynecology and other medical fields.
The specialist will examine copies of your medical reports, confirm or deny the diagnosis, offer the optimal treatment regimen and answer questions of interest. Usually it takes from 3 to 7 working days, sometimes more - for example, if the case is complicated, and the doctor needs to collect a consultation.
There is no fixed price for remote consultation. It depends on the specifics of the medical problem, specialization, professional level and experience of the consulting doctor, the amount of medical documentation provided by the patient, and other factors.
We are always happy to help. Take care of yourself and be healthy.
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