Why High-Quality Clinical Documentation is Essential
Before an Indian surgeon or oncologist can give you a credible second opinion and realistic cost estimate, they require comprehensive clinical documentation. Submitting incomplete reports leads to generalized estimates that may change substantially after in-person investigations.
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What Specialists Need to See:
1. **Digital Imaging in Native DICOM Format**:
Standard PDF reports of MRI, CT, PET, and Angiography describe findings, but surgeons need the **raw digital slice images (DICOM format)** to assess anatomy, vascular margins, and tumor resectability. Request your diagnostic clinic to export the raw scan files onto a CD, USB drive, or cloud download link.2. **Histopathology & Biopsy Reports (For Oncology)**:
Complete biopsy microscopic description Immunohistochemistry (IHC) marker panel (e.g. ER/PR/HER2/Ki-67 for breast, PD-L1, EGFR/ALK for lung) Bring actual paraffin tissue blocks and glass slides to India for rapid mandatory re-verification by oncopathologists.3. **Current Medication & Chronic History Summary**:
Full medication names with dosages Blood thinners (Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Warfarin, DOACs) must be listed with exact timing Baseline kidney (creatinine) and liver function tests within the last 30 days