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Second medical opinion

Gain confidence before undergoing recommended treatment

A second opinion is independent and neutral. In the case of life-changing diagnoses, a second medical opinion can help you better understand your own health situation and decide on the most appropriate treatment. A second opinion also gives you and your treating physician guidance and certainty when deciding on a particular treatment.

Legally regulated second opinion procedure

The law provides for a regulated procedure for obtaining a second opinion. Before certain planned operations, patients can obtain a second medical opinion from medical practices that have special authorization for this activity.

Second opinions are currently offered for the following planned surgeries:

  • Amputation for diabetic foot syndrome
  • Surgery on the palatine or pharyngeal tonsils (tonsillectomy, tonsillotomy)
  • Spinal surgery
  • Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
  • Hysterectomy
  • Arthroscopy of the shoulder (shoulder arthroscopy)
  • Cardiac catheterization and ablation (sclerotherapy) of the heart
  • Implantation of a pacemaker or defibrillator
  • Implantation of a knee endoprosthesis
  • Your treating physician must actively inform you of the possibility of obtaining a second opinion for these procedures ten days before the planned operation.

    How to get a second opinion

    On the website of the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KBV), you will find qualified doctors who, due to their special qualifications and independence, can provide a second opinion for certain procedures. You will also find contact details there to make an appointment.

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