Legal second opinion

Your legal team will submit the radiology exam and the report they have received previously for the patient they are representing to The Medical Consultant for review by our Radiologists doctor specialist. We can serve as your expert opinion sharing the wealth of knowledge that our radiologists contain. We value the legal processes contribution to ultimately ensuring that patients are provided with the health care that they need to recover worry-free. In addition to the second opinion consultation report, we will comment on whether the exam quality was adequate to evaluate the disease process in question, we will indicate if the findings are new or old, and we will let you know if there would be additional imaging tests which may be of value in confirming the diagnosis. Our goal is to provide lawyers with detailed information about the patient so that they can best represent their client’s needs.

OUR SERVICES

What you’ll get

  • Our Radiologist doctor will review the radiology exam and report and provide a second opinion report for the counsel which will include its own stand-alone report.
  • You can choose which type of Radiologist specialist you want to review your exam.
  • Specialties include Neuroradiology, Orthopedic radiology (MSK), Body imaging radiology (GI and GU), Pediatric radiology, Thoracic radiology (chest and heart), and Mammography.
  • Legal counsel will receive the second opinion report into the Patient health portal for review and printing PDF.
  • Each exam submitted will constitute its own consultation. Therefore, if 2 exams are submitted then you will be charged for 2 consultations.
  • There will be additional charges for doctor having to testify, additional charges for travel, additional charges for room and board.
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“I have been suffering from low back pain for a long time. I was having such pain that I was at the brink of losing my ability to walk. I had an MRI which offered little clarity. I heard about The Medical Consultant and received a second opinion consult for my MRI which not only gave much more detail than the first report but also clearly identified where the nerve impingement was. The Medical Consult has given me hope.“

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“I have been suffering from low back pain for a long time. I was having such pain that I was at the brink of losing my ability to walk. I had an MRI which offered little clarity. I heard about The Medical Consultant and received a second opinion consult for my MRI which not only gave much more detail than the first report but also clearly identified where the nerve impingement was. The Medical Consult has given me hope.“

DALE KOSMA
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions you might have

Is my health information private and secure?

Ensuring our patients health information is secure and private is one of our top priorities. All personal health information is encrypted end to end.

Does insurance ever cover second opinions?

The Medical Consultant is a self-pay service and does not bill medical insurance. However, you will be provided with a report and at you request we can provide you with a receipt which you can submit to your insurance company. Some insurance companies do pay for second opinion consultations and may be able to reimburse you. However, you should speak with your insurance provider to determine this.

If I have to mail my CD to The Medical Consultant can I have it mailed back to me?

Yes, we can mail your disk back to you. You will have the opportunity to select this choice during your sign up for a second opinion consultation. There is an additional $20 charge.

Can I access my Personal Health Portal from any computer?

Yes, you can access your personal health portal from any internet enabled device by using our secure login with your unique login credentials.

Can I access The Medical Consultant from my smart phone?

Yes, The Medical Consultant can be accessed from a smart phone, table device, or computer with internet access.

Will you tell me if the quality of my examination was not good enough?

There are great variabilities in the different imaging equipment that imaging providers use. The quality can also be heavily affected by your body weight, body morphology, motion by you during the exam, as well as artifacts that can
occur. However, even exams that are not perfect still usually offer some diagnostic information. As part of your second opinion the specialist will let you know if your exam is non diagnostic or of limited value in diagnosing your illness.

What if I can’t get my disk to download into my PERSONAL HEALTH PORTAL?

If you are not able to get your disk to transfer the files to our website, then you can always mail the disk and information to us directly. There is a link embedded in our site so that you can select to mail the images to us and it will automatically send someone the next business day to the address you select to pick them up for delivery to us.

Will I receive a copy of my Second Opinion Consult report?

You will always have access to all your second opinion reports that we provide for you in your Personal Health Portal. From there you will have the option to print your documents.

Will my personal information ever be shared with anyone else?

Your personal health information will always be kept private following HIPAA stands. Please make sure you do not share your login information with anyone else to preserve your confidentiality.

Can I call and speak with a person if I am not sure which valuable service I need?

There is complete description of each service and what you will get on our
website. However, you are also able to email us with questions or call if you can not find the answer to your question on our website.

Will additional exams be recommended when needed so that I can discuss with my doctor after you provide me with a consultation?

Yes, in the process of providing the second opinion consultation our specialists will not only provide you with the second opinion report, but they will also recommend additional imaging or studies for you when appropriate.

Who will review my medication drug list and dosages for me?

Your medications and dosages will be reviewed by a Doctor of Pharmacy and they will make recommendations for you and your doctor to consider regarding drug interactions and dosages.

A second pair of eyes reviewing your exam are better than one

Let us provide you with peace of mind and confidence in your medical plan of action.