Second opinion before knee surgery, at a glance
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Free of charge and exclusively for staff whose employers have taken out accident insurance (under AIA/UVG) with Visana and reported an insured incident
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Anyone requiring knee surgery as a result of an accident can obtain a second opinion from Prof. Stefan Eggli and his team at the clinic Sonnenhof
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The medical documentation is used to make a free assessment of whether surgery is necessary and whether alternative treatments are possible
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The second medical opinion is provided confidentially and in compliance with data protection requirements
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The person concerned is free to decide on further treatment
The process for getting a second medical opinion
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You contact Visana and explain your situation. The person responsible for your case will guide you through the whole process.
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Visana organises acquisition of the necessary documents, which are then forwarded to the clinic’s specialists for professional evaluation.
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Prof. Stefan Eggli and his team determine whether the operation is necessary and whether the proposed procedure is appropriate.
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You then obtain a second medical opinion from the specialists.
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We discuss the second opinion with you and answer any questions you may have. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide on the further course of treatment.
The advantages of a second opinion on knee surgery
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You obtain a second expert opinion from a recognised specialist
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The second opinion provides quality control, and helps to avoid errors and unnecessary costs
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Greater assurance when choosing the right treatment method
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Free offer for employees who have had an accident, and whose employers have Visana accident insurance as per AIA/UVG
Use our contact form to send us your questions and queries regarding second opinions on knee surgery.
Frequently asked questions about second opinions on knee surgery
A second medical opinion is an independent evaluation of your diagnosis or proposed treatment plan by a second specialist physician. It serves to resolve uncertainties, avoid errors and facilitate informed decision-making. Visana helps you obtain second opinions on knee surgery, straightforwardly and free of charge.
The second medical opinion on knee surgery is an exclusive free service for employees whose companies have taken out accident insurance as per AIA with Visana.
After receiving the medical documents, it usually takes a few working days for the specialists at the Sonnenhof clinic to prepare a second opinion.
To make initial contact, get in touch with your case handler at Visana. They will organise the steps needed to get the second opinion and explain where and how to submit your medical documents.
No. It is entirely up to the person affected by the accident to decide for themselves. Visana accepts the chosen course of treatment, regardless of whether it follows the first or second opinion.
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