More people than ever are looking for second opinions for medical conditions. They want to know that the treatment they’ve been recommended is right for their lifestyle, budget, and well-being. As more people seek second opinions, more options are becoming available. Now, there are plenty of trustworthy, accessible virtual second opinion services that you can find with a few clicks online.
How to Get a Remote Second Opinion
There are only a few steps you’ll need to take before you get a second medical opinion that provides insight into your condition and how you decide to move forward.
1. Understand Your Condition
You might not know about the new condition you’ve been diagnosed with or the treatment you’ve been recommended, and that’s okay. When you first receive the news, it might be hard to focus on anything, and you’ll probably be distracted. During this time, take some time to do some research about it. You don’t have to become an expert, but look up what the diagnosis means, what it affects, and what treatment is like for other people.
Do some searches on the web, look through some forums posted by others who have had a specific surgery or treatment, and write down any questions you think of. A second opinion is a chance to gain some peace of mind and confidence so you can make the right decisions for your health.
2. Compare Your Options
There are plenty of virtual second opinion services available. To find the right one, take a look through a few and figure out which will be the right one for your situation. Some services will offer smoother, faster processing than others. Some services offer a wider variety of specialties or treatment options. You want to make sure you find the right one that can give you the most beneficial insight into your condition.
3. Register Online
Once you find the right service, register online with them. You’ll need to provide a few details about yourself, like your contact information and the services you’re looking for. Once you register, you’ll be contacted by someone who works at the service to complete your intake. Keep an eye on your email, text messages, and phone to make yourself available.
4. Complete Your Intake
Some services offer support while completing your intake. The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic will make a dedicated Nurse Care Manager available to you. They’ll work with you to collect additional information about your health and any authorizations that make your medical records available to the provider.
5. Work with the Team
Once you complete your intake and your records are available, the second opinion team will complete the process. They’ll match you with a provider, review your records and information, and write the second opinion. If anything else is needed from you, someone will reach out to you.
6. Review Your Results
Once your second opinion is written, it will be provided to you. Take time to sit down with it and understand it. Your diagnosis will be confirmed or challenged, and you may receive new treatment recommendations.
You might also have the opportunity to meet virtually with the physician who completed your second opinion. If you do, you can ask them questions about your condition and treatment options, why they made certain recommendations, and any other concerns you have.
Virtual Second Opinions Made Simple by The Clinic
Peace of mind is one of the most valuable things you can have when you’re living with a new medical condition or facing surgery. That’s why we make it simple for you to connect with a leading expert physician at Cleveland Clinic. Simply register online and complete your intake with a dedicated Nurse Care Manager. We’ll take it from there. We’ll collect your records and match you with a specialist who is an expert in treating your condition. After that, they’ll complete your opinion and deliver you a written report—you even have the chance to meet with them virtually to review the results.
Peace of mind is within reach. Take the first step by registering online now.
