{"id":714,"date":"2026-02-09T04:04:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T04:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/?page_id=714"},"modified":"2026-04-11T04:33:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T04:33:47","slug":"second-opinion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/international-treatment\/second-opinion\/","title":{"rendered":"Second Opinion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Second Opinion Services (Visitors and Travel) --><\/p>\n<p class=\"page-lead\">\n  <strong>Second Opinion Services<\/strong> is a paid service where a physician reviews your medical records and provides<br \/>\n  an expert medical opinion to help you understand your options.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"info-card info-card--primary\">\n<h2 class=\"info-card-title\">Important<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info-item\">\n<p><strong>This is a paid service.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n      To ensure safe, fair, and accurate review, we do not provide medical opinions through casual messaging.<br \/>\n      Medical records will be accepted only after the service scope and fee are confirmed.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-item\">\n<p><strong>Second opinion is not emergency care.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n      If you have urgent symptoms, please seek local emergency medical care.<br \/>\n      For urgent concerns in Japan, please refer to<br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/en\/for-patients\/emergency-room\/\">Emergency Room<\/a>.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"info-item\">\n<p><strong>Not sure which service you need?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n      If you want to check feasibility before traveling or before deciding next steps,<br \/>\n      please use <a href=\"\/en\/international-treatment\/pre-treatment-consultation\/\">Pre-treatment Consultation<\/a>.\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>What This Service Is<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\">Purpose<\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      A physician reviews your medical records and provides a structured medical opinion to support your decision-making,<br \/>\n      including possible options, considerations, and recommended next steps.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\">For whom<\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      Patients who already have a diagnosis or ongoing treatment and want a professional review of their current plan,<br \/>\n      alternatives, or next steps.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\">Format<\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      This service is document-based. In-person consultation may be recommended depending on the case.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>What You Will Receive<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\">Deliverables<\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>A physician\u2019s medical opinion based on the records you submit<\/li>\n<li>Comments on your current diagnosis and treatment plan (as applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Possible options and considerations<\/li>\n<li>Recommended next step (e.g., additional tests, consultation, or referral pathway)<\/li>\n<li>Guidance on whether in-person consultation at our hospital may be appropriate<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"ofv-row ofv-row--steps\">\n<div class=\"ofv-head\">\n<h2>How It Works<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n<ol class=\"ofv-steps-list\">\n<p>      <!-- Step 1 --><\/p>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n          <i class=\"fa-solid fa-comment-dots\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Send us a brief summary<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n            Please send a short message describing your condition, current diagnosis (if known),<br \/>\n            and your main question for the second opinion.<br \/>\n            <strong>Do not send large files at this stage.<\/strong>\n          <\/p>\n<ul class=\"ls-contact-icons\">\n<li>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/GRXNFOG\"\n                 class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--line\"\n                 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n                <i class=\"fa-brands fa-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br \/>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">LINE<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n<li>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/818070945976\"\n                 class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--whatsapp\"\n                 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n                <i class=\"fa-brands fa-whatsapp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br \/>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">WhatsApp<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n<li>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/contact.html\"\n                 class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--mail\"\n                 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n                <i class=\"fa-regular fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br \/>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Online contact form<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p>      <!-- Step 2 --><\/p>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n          <i class=\"fa-solid fa-clipboard-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Confirm service scope and fee<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n            Our International Medical Support Department will reply with instructions,<br \/>\n            required items, and payment guidance for the Second Opinion service.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p>      <!-- Step 3 --><\/p>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n          <i class=\"fa-solid fa-file-medical\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Submit medical records (after payment)<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n            After payment is completed, we will guide you on how to submit medical records and files<br \/>\n            safely and efficiently.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p>      <!-- Step 4 --><\/p>\n<li>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-icon\">\n          <i class=\"fa-solid fa-stethoscope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Physician review and written outcome<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n            A physician reviews the records and provides the outcome.<br \/>\n            Depending on the case, we may recommend an in-person consultation or additional information.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>What to Prepare<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\">Required<\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Brief medical summary (main diagnosis and current status)<\/li>\n<li>Your main question(s) for the second opinion<\/li>\n<li>Recent test results (blood tests, imaging reports, pathology reports if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Medication list and allergies<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\">Helpful<\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Discharge summaries \/ clinic notes (if available)<\/li>\n<li>Operative reports or treatment history (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Imaging data (CT\/MRI\/PET) \u2014 if requested<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>Fees &amp; Payment<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\">Fee<\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n<p>\n        Second Opinion Services is a <strong>paid service<\/strong>.<br \/>\n        The fee depends on the complexity and volume of medical information.\n      <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0 0;\">\n        (Fee details: <em>to be defined<\/em>) \/ We will inform you of the fee before the process starts.\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\">Payment<\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      Payment instructions will be provided by our International Medical Support Department.<br \/>\n      For general payment information, please visit<br \/>\n      <a href=\"\/en\/for-patients\/payment\/\">For Patients \u2013 Payment Information<\/a>.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>Important Notes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\">Scope<\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      This service is based on the documents you submit. The opinion may be limited by the completeness and quality of records.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\">Limitations<\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      Second opinion does not replace an in-person medical examination.<br \/>\n      Final diagnosis and treatment decisions may require evaluation at the hospital.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\">Outcome<\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n      Depending on the case, we may recommend additional information, different service pathways,<br \/>\n      or an in-person consultation. We may also conclude that our hospital is not suitable for the requested care.\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-row\">\n<div class=\"ofv-label\">Additional testing<\/div>\n<div class=\"ofv-body\">\n    Even if you have already completed tests at another facility, additional examinations may be recommended at our hospital.<br \/>\n    This may be necessary to confirm current findings, ensure diagnostic accuracy, or obtain data using our imaging protocols<br \/>\n    and equipment capabilities (including cardiovascular imaging), so that we can provide the most appropriate advice and next steps.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"op-section\" id=\"contact\">\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ofv-step-content\">\n<p class=\"ofv-step-title\">Send us a brief message<\/p>\n<p class=\"ofv-step-text\">\n      Please start with a short summary and your question for the second opinion.<br \/>\n      We will guide you through the paid process.\n    <\/p>\n<ul class=\"ls-contact-icons\">\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/GRXNFOG\"\n           class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--line\"\n           target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <i class=\"fa-brands fa-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br \/>\n          <span class=\"sr-only\">LINE<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/818070945976\"\n           class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--whatsapp\"\n           target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <i class=\"fa-brands fa-whatsapp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br \/>\n          <span class=\"sr-only\">WhatsApp<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/contact.html\"\n           class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--mail\"\n           target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <i class=\"fa-regular fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br \/>\n          <span class=\"sr-only\">Online contact form<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/international-treatment\/second-opinion\/#webpage\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/international-treatment\/second-opinion\/\",\n      \"name\": \"Second Opinion Services | Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital\",\n      \"description\": \"Paid, document-based second opinion service for international patients. 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