What is a second opinion?
When is second opinion likely to be of use?
We don’t have a current treatment team. Is it possible to get an opinion about where to begin?
Will it be possible to transfer my care to your practice?
We are interested. How does the second opinion process work ?
When is second opinion likely to be of use?
We don’t have a current treatment team. Is it possible to get an opinion about where to begin? Sometimes, in non-urgent situations. Parents in particular have found this service to be useful. It can take the form a one-time meeting to discuss your concerns, or may include additional steps such as review of records, or contact with other professionals who have been involved in the past.
Will it be possible to transfer my care to your practice? I regret that this will not be possible. My practice is limited to second opinions and consultations. If, after the second opinion, you decide to transfer your care from your current team I will be happy recommend other practitioners or clinics.
We are interested. How does the second opinion process work ? First, follow this link to set up a free fifteen minute phone appointment. You and I can decide together whether a second opinion might be of help. The next step is either a one-hour preliminary meeting OR a full second opinion evaluation typically involving: 4-8 hours of in-person meetings, spread over 2-5 sessions, through 2-3 weeks; phone consultation with current and past members of the treatment/evaluation team; review of records; where relevant, gathering of information from school or medical personnel; feedback and recommendations