The VienaMed patient guide to consultations in ViennaVienaMed
Patient guide VienaMed - From medical records to consultation in Vienna
When faced with a health problem, choosing the right doctor and access to the necessary investigations are essential steps to establish a correct diagnosis and treatment plan.
For patients in Romania who want a medical consultation in Austria, a second opinion or evaluation of a complex diagnosis, VienaMed offers support in the organisation of the medical course in Vienna.
From the transmission of the medical records to the identification of the specialist and the appointment of the consultation, each step can be prepared before travelling to Austria.
Also read steps in the Patient Guide and how to apply for a cost estimate in Vienna.
1. First step: transmission of the medical records
It all starts with information about your health.
If you already have a diagnosis, you’ve conducted investigations or you’ve been treated, existing medical documents can help the specialist understand the history of the condition.
What documents can you transmit to VienaMed?
Medical letters and discharge notes;
Laboratory tests;
Results of MRI, CT, ultrasound and other investigations;
Medical images available in digital format;
Histopathological reports and other specialist results;
Previous diagnosis and medical advice;
List of treatments and medicinal products administered.
You do not have to have all these documents. The file is prepared according to the medical situation and information available.
A well-organised medical records can facilitate the initial assessment and choice of the following steps.
2. Evaluation of the file and identification of the appropriate specialist
Each patient has a different medical history, and the choice of the specialist should take into account the nature of the condition, the complexity of the diagnosis and the previous investigations.
Depending on the situation, VienaMed may facilitate the targeting of specialists in areas such as:
Oncology – evaluation of diagnosis, investigations and therapeutic options;
Cardiology – cardiovascular disorders, rhythm disorders and cardiac investigations;
Neurology – nervous system disorders and neurological assessments;
Orthopaedic and traumatology – joint, bone or spine disorders;
Gastroenterology – digestive disorders, liver and specialist investigations;
Surgery – assessment of the operator indications and treatment options;
Urology, gynecology and other medical specialties, depending on the needs of the patient and on the services available.
The objective is for the patient to reach a specialist with experience relevant to his medical problem.
3. Preparing the file for consultation in Austria
After identifying the appropriate medical speciality, the existing documents may be organised to be transmitted to the doctor or medical centre.
Where necessary, the translation of medical documents may also be coordinated.
Thus, the specialist may have at his disposal relevant information about the previous diagnosis, the investigations carried out and the treatments followed.
The consultation can be prepared before the patient reaches Vienna, reducing administrative difficulties and time allocated to organisation.
The proper medical evaluation and diagnosis are the doctor’s.
4. Scheduling the consultation and tests
After establishing the medical speciality and type of assessment required, VienaMed may assist the patient in arranging the appointment.
Depending on the recommendation of the specialist, the consultation may be supplemented by:
Imaging investigations;
Laboratory tests;
Speciality-specific examinations;
Interdisciplinary consultations;
Pre-operative evaluations;
Additional investigations to confirm the diagnosis.
Appointment availability and the need for investigation depend on each case and on medical advice.
The aim is to organise a journey as efficiently as possible, adapted to the needs of the patient.
5. Medical Consultation in Vienna
On the day of appointment, the specialist examines the medical history, talks to the patient about the symptoms and carries out the required clinical evaluation.
Depending on the results of the consultation, the specialist may recommend additional investigations, monitoring of the condition, treatment adjustment or other therapeutic options.
For patients with complex diagnoses, collaboration between several medical specialties may be necessary.
Medical decisions are individualised and are based on the diagnosis, investigations and health of each patient.
6. Second Opinion - a second medical opinion in Vienna
It is not always necessary to start a new treatment to request the evaluation of a specialist in Austria.
In some situations, the patient may want confirmation of the existing diagnosis or analysis of the recommended therapeutic options.
A second medical opinion may be useful when:
Diagnosis is complex or uncertain;
Important surgery has been recommended;
There are several treatment options;
The treatment followed did not have the expected results;
The patient wants another specialist to evaluate the investigations;
A multidisciplinary approach is needed.
Second Opinion gives the patient the possibility to make better informed medical decisions, on the basis of an additional assessment.
Depending on the case and the possibilities of the specialist, the evaluation may start by analysing the medical documents, without the patient having to move immediately to Austria.
7. What happens after consultation?
The medical course does not necessarily end with the first consultation.
Depending on the doctor’s recommendations, the following steps may include monitoring, additional investigations, drug treatment, medical procedures or surgery.
VienaMed can assist the patient in organising further steps, depending on the medical advice and services available.
Why would you choose VienaMed?
For a patient living in Romania, the organisation of a medical consultation in another country may raise numerous questions.
Where do I send the documents? Which doctor do I have to choose? Are the investigations carried out? Do I need translations? How do I schedule myself? What follows after consultation?
VienaMed aims to simplify this process, providing a contact point for the organisation of the documents and stages necessary for medical evaluation in Vienna.
Not just an appointment, but an organized medical course around the needs of the patient.
send your medical records to VienaMed and find out what the evaluation possibilities in Vienna are for your situation.
Whether you need a first consultation, additional investigations, confirmation of a diagnosis or a second medical opinion, the first step can start in Romania itself.
The VienaMed team can help you organize the documents, identify the right specialist and schedule the necessary medical stages.