MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE
Compare a records-review report with an appointment or a new investigation.
Second Opinion Medic lists a fee of £599 for general medical review: advanced.
This is one provider’s published example, so it is not a local market average. Price unit: one written review. The full bill depends on the package and your care plan.
Sample checked 10 September 2026. 7 fee records from 2 providers on this page. See the fee and its source.
A second opinion can mean a written review, a video consultation or a full new assessment. Ask what records are needed, whether imaging review is included and what you receive. A report does not itself arrange treatment or replace your current care plan.
FUNDING ROUTE
Ask your GP or treating professional whether this is an appropriate NHS-funded option and how to obtain a referral. Eligibility and clinical assessment determine the route. A private price is not evidence that you need the procedure, or that the same treatment is available through every NHS service.
Official eligibility and care informationCOMPARE LIKE FOR LIKE
A second opinion can mean a written review, a video consultation or a full new assessment. Ask what records are needed, whether imaging review is included and what you receive. A report does not itself arrange treatment or replace your current care plan.
These are specific advertised examples, not an England-wide average or a ranking of the cheapest or best providers. A starting price, treatment-only guide and full package can cover different things. Confirm availability and the written total directly.
7 fee examples shown from 2 providers. Select up to three to compare the details. Alphabetical order; no paid ranking.
Resolve Second Opinion
Published group/online service price; confirm coverage
£250–£500
one report
Report price varies by expert. An initial assessment/administration fee is additional; the page’s illustrative case uses a different initial fee, so confirm the total in writing.
Separate items: Initial assessment/administration fee.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
Second Opinion Medic
Published group/online service price; confirm coverage
£599
one written review
Records-based review tier; the service confirms scope before payment. A report does not book tests or take over ongoing care.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
Second Opinion Medic
Published group/online service price; confirm coverage
£199
one written review
Records-based review tier; the service confirms scope before payment. A report does not book tests or take over ongoing care.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
Second Opinion Medic
Published group/online service price; confirm coverage
£399
one written review
Records-based review tier; the service confirms scope before payment. A report does not book tests or take over ongoing care.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
Second Opinion Medic
Published group/online service price; confirm coverage
£999
one written review
Records-based review tier; the service confirms scope before payment. A report does not book tests or take over ongoing care.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
Second Opinion Medic
Published group/online service price; confirm coverage
£499
one written review
Records-based review tier; the service confirms scope before payment. A report does not book tests or take over ongoing care.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
Second Opinion Medic
Published group/online service price; confirm coverage
£699
one written review
Records-based review tier; the service confirms scope before payment. A report does not book tests or take over ongoing care.
Checked 10 Sept 2026
BUDGET FOR THE WHOLE PLAN
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Start by asking your GP or current specialist to discuss another opinion and the appropriate referral route. Explain the question you want answered; a further NHS referral is not an automatic entitlement to any specialist or treatment you choose.
Read the practical guide →second opinionsYou normally need a clear question, relevant medical records and a confirmed quote. Establish whether the fee buys a written records review, an appointment, or both; tests and ongoing treatment may be separate.
Read the practical guide →second opinionsYou can ask for another opinion on the need for planned surgery, the proposed technique or non-surgical alternatives. Agree the timing with your current team, particularly if delaying treatment could affect your health.
Read the practical guide →second opinionsDiscuss the request with your cancer team or GP and identify what you want reviewed: the diagnosis, tests or treatment options. Check how to arrange it without an unsafe delay to time-sensitive care.
Read the practical guide →Ask each provider the same questions and keep the written plan, its issue date and its expiry date.
Before booking, ask who will assess suitability, which existing records are useful and what the appointment or admission involves. Agree the follow-up and contact arrangements, including travel or support at home. Follow the treating team’s individual preparation instructions.
Ask for the exact service, clinician, location, dates and inclusions in writing. Check deposits, payment deadlines and what happens if the treatment plan changes. Keep clinical suitability separate from how the care will be funded.
Confirm who explains results, manages follow-up and provides a contact if you have concerns. Include repeat visits, medicines, travel and support at home in your plan where relevant. Ask who is responsible for arranging any next step.
Eligibility, clinical assessment and local arrangements determine the route. Dental charges and social-care funding follow their own rules. Confirm funding before agreeing to private treatment.
Explore funding and help with costsFor self-pay, request an itemised total, deposit and cancellation terms. For insurance, confirm authorisation, clinician and hospital recognition, excess and any benefit limits before booking. Recognition alone does not confirm your policy covers the treatment.
Provider guidance on checking payment arrangementsIf finance is offered, compare the total repayable, interest, fees and repayment period against paying directly. A monthly figure is not the treatment’s total cost. Keep NHS and private follow-up arrangements clear with the clinicians involved.
A fee does not establish clinical suitability, appointment availability or treatment quality. Review the service’s published evidence and practical arrangements as well.
Waiting-list statistics describe published records for a service or organisation. They do not predict your appointment date or the wait for the particular operation in this guide.
Check the exact package with the provider. Records review or consultation, Imaging or pathology review, Written report and follow-up questions can affect the comparison. The price examples above retain the source’s unit and price basis; an unlisted inclusion has not been assumed to be free.
Ask your GP or treating professional whether this is an appropriate NHS-funded option and how to obtain a referral. Eligibility and clinical assessment determine the route. A private price is not evidence that you need the procedure, or that the same treatment is available through every NHS service. Check the official route.
Price alone cannot answer that. Discuss appropriate options with a qualified professional, then compare the same scope of care, relevant provider evidence, access arrangements and the full aftercare plan.
Ask a provider for a written quote using this guide’s checklist. Other towns’ prices and group-wide offers are examples, not local quotations. A local page can contain one verified provider’s fee: its coverage is stated clearly. Where available, we link to separately labelled prices in nearby places.
Compare appointment length, format and separately charged services.
Separate the first specialist appointment from tests, treatment and follow-ups.
Compare session fees and the cost of an agreed course of care.
Understand session fees, assessment and ongoing affordability.
Checked 10 September 2026. We select public factual fee examples from providers’ own pages. There is no paid placement and we do not calculate market averages from this selection. A provider-group fee is labelled as such; it is not copied into every local area.
Price amounts are withheld when their source has not been checked within 90 days. The original source date stays visible and is not refreshed just because the website is rebuilt. A checked fee can still change: request a current written quote.
Named providers: Second Opinion Medic; Resolve Second Opinion.