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Türkiye: Second opinion

With a serious diagnosis, a second opinion is normal. Türkiye has legal and digital tools for it.

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Figure 1.Comparing opinions — Türkiye: Second opinion

01Short answer

In Türkiye the Patient Rights Regulation (Hasta Hakları Yönetmeliği) gives patients the right to choose their doctor and institution and to ask for another specialist’s consultation. Test results and some medical documents are stored in e-Nabız and can be shown to another doctor. Pathology material (slides, blocks) and imaging (CD) are released by the hospital on formal request. A second opinion can be obtained at a public, university or private haematology centre; ask about private fees in advance.

02Simple explanation

Second opinion: another specialist’s view.

e-Nabız: the digital health record.

Slides: samples for re-review.

03Scientific explanation

Benefit: the NCI says a second opinion can confirm a diagnosis or clarify treatment options.

Samples: the ACS notes pathology slides can be reviewed by another laboratory.

04What happens in the body?

Gather documents

Discharge summary, tests, bone marrow, flow cytometry, genetics, treatment plan.

e-Nabız

Results are visible in e-Nabız and can be shown to a doctor with your consent.

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Figure 2.Sharing through e-Nabız.

Samples

Collect slides against signature and arrange their return.

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Figure 3.Taking samples — Türkiye: Second opinion

05Second opinion steps

From gathering to deciding.

Gather — All results.1GatherAll results.
Choose — Centre and specialist.2ChooseCentre and specialist.
Review — Analysis of findings.3ReviewAnalysis of findings.
Decide — Together with the team.4DecideTogether with the team.
ConfidenceThe plan is confirmed.

06Key points at a glance

TopicIn brief
Gather documentsDischarge summary, tests, bone marrow, flow cytometry, genetics, treatment plan.
e-NabızResults are visible in e-Nabız and can be shown to a doctor with your consent.
SamplesCollect slides against signature and arrange their return.

07Key terms

İkinci görüş
Second opinion.
Epikriz
Discharge summary.
Patoloji preparat
Sample slides.
Konsültasyon
Consultation.

08Key points

  • It is your right.
  • Do not delay treatment.
  • Use e-Nabız.
  • Collect your slides.
  • Tell your doctor.

09Frequently asked questions

Will my doctor be offended?

Second opinions are routine; being open is best.

Can I get an opinion from abroad?

Yes, some centres offer remote review; translation may be needed.

Will I pay?

At a public hospital it is covered by SGK; a private centre may charge, so ask first.

10Questions for your doctor

Take these questions to your appointment. The ones you save are collected on the “My questions” page and stay on this device only.

  1. Will my doctor be offended?

  2. Can I get an opinion from abroad?

  3. Will I pay?

My questions

12Sources

  1. Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (Türkiye). Hasta Hakları Yönetmeliği, Resmî Gazete 01.08.1998, No. 23420 (in Turkish)
  2. Ministry of Health of Türkiye. e-Nabız personal health record
  3. Cancer.Net (ASCO). Seeking a Second Opinion
  4. American Cancer Society. Seeking a Second Opinion
  5. Government of Turkmenistan. Construction of the International Scientific-Clinical Center of Oncology, 2026 (in Russian)
  6. Chronicles of Turkmenistan. A patient asks to be allowed to travel abroad for a bone marrow transplant, 2022 (in Russian)
  7. PubMed. Hematopoietic cell transplantation in Uzbekistan: first experience (PMID 26809683)
  8. AzerNews. Uzbekistan starts allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, 2024
  9. Darakchi.uz. Allogeneic and haploidentical transplants at the Center of Hematology, 2025
  10. UZ24. First allogeneic bone marrow transplants in children in Uzbekistan, 2024 (in Russian)
Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.
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