SECOND MEDICAL OPINION
Providing you with reassurance, peace of mind and confidence so that you can make informed decisions.
Why SMO?
Why patients/caregivers seek Second Medical Opinion
Second medical opinion is not just for life-threatening diagnoses; it is also for conditions that significantly affect your quality of life. You can ask an unlimited number of questions and doubts concerning the current medical condition.
Getting diagnosed correctly is the first step to recovery. Having a second medical opinion ensure you have been diagnosed appropriately, giving you confidence and a sense of well-being.
There may be more than one treatment plan or possible path for a single medical condition. A second opinion helps you make informed decisions that can have long term consequences.
Only the most Qualified Doctors make our cut.
Access to world renowned medical centres and experts
The original diagnosis made by the local physician and the patient’s treatment plan will be examined by world renowned medical authorities and professionals.
Our medical experts have the opportunity to continuously learn about cutting edge technologies and newly approved therapies and be able to offer it to patients. They consist of highly trained, certified and practicing physicians in the USA, Europe and Asia.
SMO Made Simple
Step-by-step, we will guide you through...
Our SMO program emphasizes on the importance of a quality clinical dialogue between patient and doctor. The patient/caregiver can ask unlimited questions pertaining to the current medical condition.
A detailed report summarizing the documentations of review data, findings, observations and other treatment alternatives will be prepared and presented within a few days. In addition, the report will include a recommendation for the medical necessity of a treatment, procedure, level of care, and any other medical necessary information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any time you have a very serious or life-threatening disease, ie. where the treatment is very risky or the diagnosis is not clear.
Our doctors are physicians from world renowned center of excellence in USA, Europe and Asia.
Our SMO report typically takes 7 working days upon receiving all necessary medical records.
It is important to get all copies of the investigations that has been carried out by the first consultant/treating doctor. These include surgical operative reports, biopsy reports, copy of discharge summaries.
The SMO is a written report regarding your medical condition, addressing your concerns and providing potential alternative treatments.
All of your correspondence will remain strictly confidential. We will adhere to all applicable data protection laws when transferring medical records and details.
The SMO program is not designed to handle medical emergencies or provide immediate treatment guidance. Please do not rely on the SMO if you need to make decisions for urgent medical issues.
SMO is not designed for medical emergencies, urgent life-threatening situations, admission to critical care, daily or common issues, e.g. flu, fever, cut wounds, as well as conditions or symptoms without any prior diagnosis.
You could discuss the outcome and recommendations of the SMO report with your treating doctor. The information may lead to the pursuit of different diagnosis and/or new treatment plan. More importantly, it provides peace of mind to you and your family.
