Dealing with Diagnoses and Seeking Second Opinions with Amwell and The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic

Although February is the shortest month of the year, it packs a punch when it comes to health awareness days. World Cancer Day is taking place on Feb. 4 and American Heart Month is celebrated all month long. It’s important that we take the time to acknowledge the deeper meaning of these awareness days. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide with there being an estimated 18.1 million cancer cases in 2020 alone. Additionally, in the U.S., heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups.

When a person receives a new diagnosis for cancer or heart disease, and/or are faced with a major health decision, it can be one of the scariest and most confusing times for themselves and their loved ones. Amwell understands the importance of seeking out and obtaining a second opinion from a specialist and launched its virtual second opinion program, The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic , so patients all over the country can seek out an expert opinion without leaving the comfort of their homes.

Through The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic , patients have access to thousands of specialists who can analyze their diagnosis or health issues and offer an expert second opinion. This can lead patients to change their course of action, since patients often learn of treatment options in this virtual consultation that they didn’t know were available to them. Sometimes, the information The Clinic receives in conjunction with the patient consultation results in a changed diagnosis. The Clinic gives its second opinion in less than four days once it receives the patient’s records, with many patients receiving the second opinion within one day.

Cleveland Clinic has been named the No. 1 hospital for heart care and one of the nation’s top hospitals overall in U.S. News & World Report’s “2022-23 Best Hospitals” rankings. The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic program is for anyone who desires a second opinion on a health diagnosis and patients seek out The Clinic’s expertise when they are:

• Diagnosed with a serious condition, such as cancer
• About to make a major decision about a medical next step, such as surgery
• Considering a treatment that involves risk or has significant consequences
• Dealing with a condition or chronic illness that isn’t improving or is getting worse
• Confused about or struggling with a medical challenge

Virtual second opinions from The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic are powered by Amwell’s industry-leading digital health platform. This partnership allows Amwell employees access to the benefit of the virtual second opinion program through the provided benefits program.

For more information on how to make a second virtual opinion appointment, visit Amwell’s FAQ page . To learn more about The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, visit their page here . The specialists are willing and ready to help patients with whatever medical condition they may face.