LLR Policy for Second and Third Specialist Opinion for the Same Condition   

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Threshold Criteria

LLR ICB  respect patient’s choice and in some circumstances it will be appropriate to seek another opinion on their condition.

LLR ICB will fund a second opinion

Eligibility

LLR ICB  will only fund a third opinion if
 
It would be very unusual for a patient to require a third opinion. It is therefore ICB  policy that any such request would need prior approval.
 
·         The patient with the logistical support of their GP would need to provide written justification for such a request that would be considered by the Prior approvals panel.
·         The fact that the patient disagrees with the two opinions already given is not regarded as justification without substantial supportive evidence
·         The fact that the patient did not personally like the doctors previously seen would not be a justification
A third opinion for the same condition requires PRIOR APPROVAL. Please follow your ICB prior approval process.

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