Will the VA pay for a second opinion?

If you get a bad exam result, you will need to supply the VA with extra evidence about your medical conditions, such as a second opinion from a different physician. In fact, this kind of supplemental evidence can be helpful even if you believe your C&P exam went well.

What happens when you get a second opinion?

A 2017 study of 286 patients conducted by the Mayo Clinic found that as many as 88% of patients looking for a second opinion will leave the office with a new or refined diagnosis. Meanwhile, 21% of the people will leave with a “distinctly different” diagnosis.

How often do you get a different diagnosis after a second opinion?

Meanwhile, 21% of the people will leave with a “distinctly different” diagnosis. Conversely, the study, which was published in 2017 in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, discovered that 12% of patients will learn that the original diagnosis was correct.

Where can I get a second opinion for my child?

Getting a second opinion from us is easy, convenient, and all done remotely. You don’t have to visit our hospital or one of our clinics for this service. You don’t even need to leave home! Looking for a second opinion for a child? Visit Stanford Children’s Health’s online second opinion page for more information. How Does It Work?

Can a doctor refuse to refer you for a second opinion?

Although you do not have a legal right to a second opinion, a healthcare professional will rarely refuse to refer you for one. For more information, see your right to choice in the NHS.

Why do I need a second legal opinion?

Reasons why you will want a second opinion for legal advice. Some reasons why you may wish to consider getting a second opinion for legal advice include: You are involved in a high-stakes dispute and wish to ascertain if another lawyer has a similar or different opinion from your current lawyer.

Where can I get a specialist second opinion?

How you can get a specialist second opinion depends on who runs the service and who funds it. NHS ‘Tier 3’ specialist services are funded by the local CCG. NHS ‘Tier 4’ specialist services are funded by NHS England.

What can I do if my doctor won’t give me a second opinion?

Give the doctor more information to see if they will change their mind. An advocate might be able to help you with this. You can ask for a second opinion but you have no legal right to one. If your doctor agrees that a second opinion will help they will try to arrange one for you.

When to get a second opinion for mental illness?

You may want to get a second opinion from a psychiatrist who is an expert in treating your mental illness. Your local NHS is only likely to agree to this if you have already tried the usual treatments they offer.