What is a second opinion?

A second opinion is the advice of a company doctor other than the employee’s own company doctor in the context of:

  • absenteeism support;
  • an occupational health examination (PAGO/PMO);
  • consultation regarding health issues related to work.

The second opinion does not apply to a request by the employee to consult another occupational physician in connection with advice relating to a pre-employment medical examination that has been carried out.