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Why Second Opinions Are Important for Managing Complex Conditions

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The frequency of misdiagnosis in healthcare is surprisingly high, particularly when complex conditions are involved. Studies show that among patients with significant illness, 21% of diagnoses were incorrect and 66% required modification.

While second opinions are an effective means of combatting misdiagnosis, incorporating them into the care path — including securing timely access to the best specialists for specific conditions, orchestrating medical record collection, and reinterpreting radiology and pathology — is a logistical challenge.

In this webinar, leaders from Cleveland Clinic and The Clinic, a unique joint venture that offers streamlined virtual second opinions in partnership with Amwell, will examine:

  • How and why misdiagnosis really happen
  • The clinical processes where diagnostic errors tend to occur
  • The cost impact of misdiagnoses in overall episodes of care
  • The four essential elements for successful incorporation of second opinions in complex care management