Second opinion
Surgery or no surgery? Is this the right therapy recommendation? Sometimes a neutral second opinion is needed. Especially when it comes to impor¬tant decisions regarding your health.
The advantages for you
- You find out what alternatives there are to the planned surgery or proposed therapy.
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You’ll gain greater certainty in making the right decision.
- Your situation is assessed by qualified specialists in the field.
How to get a second opinion from your chosen doctor
The CSS Health Coach is your personal point of contact for all questions related to a second opinion regarding your planned operation. You discuss the procedure for obtaining your second opinion together. You then arrange an appointment directly with the doctor of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
If everything is happening too fast for you, you’re not sure whether surgery is really necessary, or you have doubts about the recommended therapy, the procedure entails considerable risks, or the current treatment won’t bring any improvements.
Yes. This offer is free of charge if you have supplementary medical costs insurance or an alternative model of basic insurance with CSS Versicherung AG.
Then we recommend taking the time to think things through and discussing both recommendations with the doctor treating you (family doctor or specialist). They can help you reach a decision.
Second opinions on planned operations are possible in all medical fields, except in the case of oncological procedures. Second opinions on medicines and psychological diagnoses are not possible.
