Second Medical Opinion (SMO)

Be in charge of your medical care. 
As a patient, you have an important say in who provides your health care and where you receive it. This service aims to maximise the quality of patient care by providing you with the necessary resources to make your most informed decisions. It gives you the information and confidence you need to help you and your physician make the best treatment decisions. 

For peace of mind.
Getting a second opinion from other medical specialists can be helpful in evaluating your medical condition from different perspectives. 

Medical treatment options. 
The medical industry have many treatment and surgical options. Seeking another medical expert's perspective can help in broadening your selection of treatment options.

Get a different perspective. 
Medical doctors have different, knowledge, experiences and training. Some physicians are more conservative while others are more aggressive in their treatment approaches. Some patients may want to get a second medical opinion and one that fits their best interests.

All Insured Life by PAMB medical plans are entitled to utilise this SMO/EMO service. Any charges for such service will be borne by PAMB.

The service is free of charge if you’re using the EMO service as part of PRU’s value-added services.

Only Life Assured under PRUValue Med and PRUMillion Med can request for additional second medical opinion in the event you are unsatisfied with second medical opinion provided.

Expert Medical Opinion is a service provided by a third-party service provider (EMA Global) arranged by Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad, which is non-contractual in nature and does not form part of the policy. We have the right to terminate this service by providing a 90-day written notice.