For Patients
When and how a second opinion is useful.
A second opinion can help you weigh up an upcoming decision – especially before major or repeat procedures. It is your right and is not a sign of mistrust towards your care team. Specialist craniofacial centres offer such assessments.
A second opinion does not mean you have to change your care team. It often confirms the chosen path – and provides reassurance.
As a rule, existing findings and imaging are reviewed and your questions discussed. It helps to bring reports, images and a list of your questions. The result is an assessment – the decision remains yours.
Please do not send medical documents over insecure channels. Your centre will inform you about the secure route.
That patients are entitled to a second opinion and that it can be sensible before major procedures is widely accepted.
Whether and when a second opinion is needed is something you decide individually according to your needs.
Formal processes and any cost coverage differ depending on the situation and insurance.
We advise affected people and professionals – confidentially and in your language.
Get in touchNo. A second opinion is your right and is common in medicine. It often confirms the proposed path and provides additional reassurance.
Existing medical reports, imaging and a list of your questions are helpful. Your centre will inform you about the secure way to transmit the documents.
This varies and should be clarified with the insurer in advance in each case. Binding statements are not possible here.