How Second Opinions Impact Health and Wellbeing
On April 7th, The World Health Organization (WHO) annually organizes ‘World Health Day’, celebrating the establishment of WHO in 1948. Every year they select a theme to draw global attention to a major health concern. This year’s theme, ‘Our planet, our people’ focuses on empowerment and for people around the world to have control over their own health and that of the planet.
‘In the midst of a pandemic, a polluted planet, an increase in diseases like cancer, asthma, heart disease, on World Health Day 2022, WHO will focus global attention on the urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being’. – The World Health Organization (WHO)
‘In the midst of a pandemic, a polluted planet, an increase in diseases like cancer, asthma, heart disease, on World Health Day 2022, WHO will focus global attention on the urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being’. – The World Health Organization (WHO)
Why a second opinion is an important and necessary choice
In this climate of empowerment, in case of a medical diagnosis, a medical second opinion (MSO) will put you more in control of your own health outcome, by providing the clear answers you’ll need to make informed decisions. Equally, getting a medical second opinion is not about doubting your doctor. Most doctors agree that a second opinion adds value and proves good medical practice, ensuring you receive the correct diagnosis, with all possible treatment plans considered based on the latest clinical evidence.Recent case study
One of our members is diagnosed with symptomatic premature ventricular contraction, a dysrhythmia of the heart (irregular heartbeat condition). His treating team recommends an invasive cardiac surgical procedure. Understandably, he seeks reassurance that his treatment pathway is correct and reaches out to MediGuide, our medical second opinion partners.With his scheduled surgery only three weeks away, MediGuide proceeds with urgency. After obtaining all his medical information, the case is expedited to Cedars Sinai for review by a specialist physician. While agreeing with the initial diagnosis, the specialist physician recommends a change in treatment to a new medication management regimen. He notes that cardiac surgery is too invasive, with minimal clinical research to support an improvement in the member’s condition and symptoms.
Receiving his medical second opinion report prior to the scheduled surgical date, our member shares it with his treating cardiologist who agrees with the change in treatment. Surgery cancelled, he starts his new medication regimen and reports that treatment is going well. Delighted with the outcome, he is relieved to not have to undergo invasive surgery and incredibly grateful for his second opinion experience with MediGuide.
What to do next
If diagnosed with a medical condition, any medical condition, reach out to MediGuide before seeking medical treatment. Easily accessible, your medical second opinion health benefit is available FREE as part of your insurance plan. All it takes is a phone call to get started and one of MediGuide’s case nurses will guide you through the process.For more information contact us.