Abstract
Patients with statutory health insurance in Germany have the right to obtain a second opinion at the expense of their health insurance in addition to that of their primary practitioner before certain procedures are carried out. This gives rise to various legal obligations and questions on the part of both the practitioner and the second opinion provider. This article outlines, based on the legal situation, which obligations exist for both practitioners and second opinion providers, and who is suitable to provide a second opinion. Focus is placed on informing patients about the possibility of obtaining a second opinion. On the other hand, it explains which requirements second opinion providers have to fulfill and which duties are incumbent on them.
| Translated title of the contribution | The second opinion procedure in electrophysiology: Legal aspects for treatment providers and second opinion providers |
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| Original language | German |
| Journal | Herzschrittmachertherapie und Elektrophysiologie |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Pages (from-to) | 187-192 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISSN | 0938-7412 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 09.2023 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Research Areas and Centers
- Centers: Cardiological Center Luebeck (UHZL)
DFG Research Classification Scheme
- 2.22-12 Cardiology, Angiology
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