Search Site:      

   Site Map

  Contact Us   

   
Considering Longer Chemotherapy
  

July 21, 2009 (New York Times) The newest prognosis for cancer may be longer chemotherapy. Doctors and pharmaceutical companies are moving toward treating cancer patients with drugs continuously, even when they may not urgently need them. That would be a departure from the common practice of stopping treatment when the cancer is under control and resuming it only if the cancer worsens.
More...
Weighing School Backpacks
  

July 20, 2009 (New York Times) Last year, my daughter’s school backpack got so heavy, she would sometimes just drag it behind her rather than hoist it onto her shoulders. Backpacks with wheels are too bulky for her locker, so next year I’m thinking about buying an extra set of textbooks to keep at home.
More...
Learning of Risk of Alzheimer’s Seems to Do No Harm
July 16, 2009 (New York Times) A genetic test that can find an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease does no psychological harm to people who take it, even if they test positive for a risky gene, a new study find
More...
More News
About Second Opinion Services
Newsletter Printable Version E-Mail a Friend

When you’re facing a serious illness, the feeling is nothing short of overwhelming. So you and your doctor want to be certain you’re looking at every available option when making critical decisions about your health.

With the Second Opinion Program, MediGuide Members can now have their diagnosis and treatment plan evaluated by disease-specific specialists from medical centers around the world without the need to travel. By giving you access to an independent review from a leading medical center, the Second Opinion Program provides you and your physicians with comprehensive information and advice to help you make important decisions about your health. And, since time is of the essence, Second Opinions are typically provided in writing within seven business days after the medical center receives your medical records.

MediGuide understands how overwhelming it is to be diagnosed with a serious illness, so we take care of collecting all of your relevant medical records for the Second Opinion, giving you and your loved ones time to focus on making important health decisions. In addition, a MediGuide Case Manager will keep you updated throughout the Second Opinion process.

MediGuide has made it its mission to work with patients and their physicians to gain convenient access to these medical centers for review of their diagnoses and treatment plans. Your Second Opinion is more than a consultation by a knowledgeable and respected physician. It is convenient access to world leading medical centers and the peace-of-mind that comes along with knowing that an independent review of your diagnosis and treatment plan is available to you.