Our goal is to provide patients, relatives, and attending physicians with the assurance that all nuances of the medical situation are evaluated, the proper diagnosis and the treatment plan are established, and both the patient and the physician have peace of mind, thus enabling patient compliance and minimizing risk of misdiagnosis and mistreatment. This also results in decrease in liability exposure for a physician and other parties involved.

When your patient is diagnosed with cancer, or diagnosis is not clear, but a fatal disease is a possibility, it is in the best interest of all parties to reach out for advice. Even if a doctor sees similar patients on a daily basis, it would only enhance his or her image and secure doctor's authority with a patient, if one employs an old proverb: "Two heads are better than one".

The fear of malpractice litigation continues to rise making the practice of medicine one of the most stressful and expensive professions in the United States. The recent survey of Survey of 824 Pennsylvania specialists (Source: Caring for patients in a malpractice crisis: physician satisfaction and quality of care. Health Affairs, 2004, Vol 23, Number 4. Mello MM, et. al.) found that 85% of them view every patient as a potential malpractice lawsuit; 62% feel that the malpractice system limits ability to provide the highest quality care; and 25% said that because of malpractice concerns, they are less candid with patients.

MediGuide is here to provide additional resources for patients and physicians. There is no better defense than a diagnostic and treatment plan confirmed by renown institution and well communicated to a patient.

We will obtain the patient’s consent to arrange for collection of medical records and will forward these records to a medical institution of the patient choice in consultation with their physician. Based upon the provided diagnosis and subject to an attending physician verification, MediGuide will suggest four (4) medical centers, which are most qualified to provide Second Opinion for that condition. The list of centers as well as the selection criteria will be presented to the patient and physician for their careful consideration. This information and physician assistance shall enable the patient to make an informed choice as well as maximize the efficiency of the process. Once the Medical Center has evaluated the information, it will forward the written opinion regarding diagnosis and treatment directly to physician and the patient.

We, at MediGuide, understand the limited resources and time constraints affecting physician practices. In order to compensate for the time and effort a physician and staff put into collecting medical records, MediGuide will pay the physician a fee immediately upon receipt of patient file by the designated medical center. We will also cover shipping cost/courier to and from medical center and other parties involved.

MediGuide created and continues enhancing global directory and inventory of provider skills. We look forward to a productive and mutually beneficial collaboration.