HIF Second Opinion
Provided by a team of medical experts at Teladoc Health. Request a second opinion on any medical condition
A lot of questions go through your mind when you have been diagnosed with a serious illness, or you are living with a chronic condition. However, knowing exactly what you are dealing with, and getting advice from leading experts, can provide you and your treating doctor a clear path to move forward.
Teladoc Health's world-renowned specialists can provide you with a second opinion to help you make confident health decisions when you have questions about a diagnosis, treatment options, or the need for surgery.
Our team of international medical experts will review and advise on a wide variety of conditions such as:
- Knee, joint, and back pain
- Different types of cancer and tumours
- Digestive and stomach issues
- Any health condition causing you concern
One of our Australian doctors will support you throughout the process and will work with our medical experts to provide you with a confidential and in-depth report that will detail your diagnosis and treatment.
Please note this is not an emergency service and requests will be processed Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm AET time.
Who can use this service?
How does it work?
Request a HIF Second Opinion and get your diagnosis or treatment double-checked.
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Request a Second Opinion
Call us during business hours or open a case at any time to trigger the start of the Expert Medical Opinion service. A dedicated Australian GP will be appointed to support you throughout the process.
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Collection of medical records
One of our GPs will contact you to discuss your case in detail and collect any medical records on your behalf.
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Review of medical records
An Expert analyses the clinical information, along with the information you provided on the first call and identifies the key issues.
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Select the best expert
For your specific condition, our team selects an expert who is the most knowledgeable in their field.
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Review the case
The expert reviews the case and the supporting materials. Once reviewed, they will send an in-depth report with advice on your diagnosis and treatment options.
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Review the report and share with your treating doctors
Our GPs will discuss the report with you, which you can then share with your treating doctors.