Primary consultation refers to the initial communication between a patient and a doctor regarding an issue. At this appointment doctor examines and diagnoses the patient, prescribes additional labtests and treatment, gives prognosis.
Secondary consultations are the follow-ups, required to track progress, monitor state of the patient and correct treatment if must be need. Often, secondary consultations are all about deciphering labtests and making data-based decisions.
Secondary or recurring consultation – is a repeated consultation with the same doctor within 3 months after the first appointment. Secondary consultation typically occurs within weeks of first one, and it usually is focused on labtest interpretation. The objectives of secondary consultation include, but are not limited to, tracking of disease and treatment progress, determination of intervention from other specialists, correction of prescribed treatment and planning of further action.
In Alpha Cell Centre for Regenerative Medicine you will find certified doctors with immense practical experience. Our services include labtest interpretation, be it secondary consultation with us or your first appointment with our specialist.
Your diagnostic or labtest reports will be translated in advance or in real time by a specialized translator, and the doctor will either interpret them on their own or will bring in another medical expert for this, if such a need arises. Correct and accurate labtest interpretation are key to proper diagnostics and treatment.
Remember, when you trust your health to somebody, they better be an experienced and certified medical specialist.
Primary consultation is focused on diagnosis and treatment prescription, while secondary consultation is a follow up, focused on monitoring of reaction to treatment and its modification.
Basically, it is an appointment with doctor, where you tell them your troubles and they do their job – do their best to get you better.
Sure, if you feel the need to have a second opinion or want to learn more about your labstests, we will gladly provide such a service.
