What is the difference between the Best Doctors program and a second opinion?
The difference between the Best Doctors expert medical consultation and a second opinion are: • Best Doctors is a comprehensive, independent, “fresh look” at all of the information in a case. Second opinions are a re-review of the conclusions of the first doctor. • Best Doctors has a team of physicians reviewing the records of each case, summarizing the issues presented, and selects one or more experts to review the case. On average, 3-5 physicians touch every case. A second opinion involves the review of the case by a single practitioner. • Best Doctors gathers all medical records for our members. Second opinions require the patient to gather all relevant medical information. • Best Doctors selects from renowned experts across the country for our consultation service, and the opinions provided are independent and unbiased. Second opinions can be subject to regional bias and social pressures among doctors. Patients do not always trust that the opinion is truly objective and independent
