Second Opinion is a fast way of seeking out expert advice from healthcare specialists.
General Practitioners can submit queries to Doctors and clinicians and engage in dialog at a timely pace.
Second Opinion is flexible, it allows busy professionals to get answers quickly and devote more of their time to treating patients.
Collaboration with specialists at an early stage can often reduce the need for a referral and can help close cases faster and more cost effectively.
90% of patient contact with NHS happens in primary care.
A health professional will make a referral when treatment that is beyond their confidence. Narrow conduit of referral. Typically taking weeks to months.
Access to timely information and advice could make specialist care more efficient of avoided altogether.