Medical Assessments UAE

Independent, evidence-based medical assessments for responsible healthcare decisions.

TheKnowHow provides independent, evidence-based medical assessments to support responsible, high-quality healthcare decisions. We partner with healthcare entities, insurers, companies, and providers through our highly specialized expert network to evaluate complex cases, high-cost treatments, and challenging care pathways.

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  • International expertsHighly specialized experts, trained in record-based medical assessments.
  • Data stored in the UAEMedical records are uploaded through our secure portal and stored on a server in the UAE.
  • Anonymized reviewPersonal identifiers are removed before records are shared with our experts.
  • Report within a few daysThe report is delivered within a few days through our TKH office.

Our services

Medical assessments for every healthcare entity.

As a healthcare entity, whether a governmental institution, a health insurance company, a hospital or other healthcare provider or a research organization, you strive to provide your community, clients, or patients with the highest quality healthcare, leading to their best possible outcomes.

However, medical innovation is complex, the best choices are more difficult to define, and high-cost treatments become a challenge for healthcare systems. The responsible use of healthcare resources is critical to its stability, and for patients’ safety. Acting responsibly entails focusing on essential and scientifically proven effective medical interventions.

Partnering with TheKnowHow offers a robust framework of a tailored alliance that delivers highly specialized expertise and professional support, positioning you for success in achieving and surpassing your goals. Trust in our expertise.

Mission

Knowledge matters!

Every medical decision carries real consequences for people’s lives. When patients, physicians, and healthcare organizations have access to reliable, up-to-date, evidence-based information, they can choose treatments that are more effective, safer, and better aligned with each patient’s values and circumstances. Knowledge also helps distinguish true innovation from costly but low-value options, protecting the sustainability of the healthcare system.

Approach

In modern medical care, it is common to encounter more than one viable treatment option. When evaluating these choices, it is essential to know their potentials, advantages, and risks and to consider the patient’s personal situation and preferences.

Modern medicine emphasizes informed shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers to determine the most suitable care pathway for each patient or their loved one. The patient’s commitment and confidence in therapy is a significant factor for its success.

Uniqueness

Rely on our independence.

TheKnowHow’s independence sets it apart from other Second Medical Opinion and medical assessment services, which may be influenced by patient recruiting or other economic biases such as a preference for high-cost interventions.

At TKH, independent experts review only anonymized case information and are not allowed to contact patients directly, eliminating incentives to recommend costly treatments or specific providers.

This strict independence ensures unbiased, objective medical assessments and guidance that support well-founded, responsible healthcare decisions.

Tailored services

Our specialists are ready to answer your questions.

  • As an insurer or sponsor

    • Is your client qualified for a certain medical service that complies with the insurance requirements?
    • Have clinical investigations demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the proposed treatment?
    • Are there any less invasive therapy options?
    • Is it necessary to seek treatment at a highly specialized institution abroad?
    • Are clinical trials an option when standard treatments have not succeeded?

  • As a company

    • Is your employee suffering from occupational illness?
    • Is your employee able to work, or do they need rehabilitation or reintegration measures?

  • As a healthcare provider

    • Do you require consultation from highly specialized doctors?
    • Is your client suffering from a complex, advanced, or rare disease?
    • Do you need guidance or confirmation on how to proceed with a challenging treatment plan?
    • Do you require an independent consulting service to help your clients and their loved ones develop trust and commitment?

Timeline

Thorough, and delivered promptly.

While our priority is always to provide a thorough assessment founded on the most current global research and clinical expertise of each case, we also strive to work efficiently and collaboratively with our clients and deliver our services promptly.

Our experienced experts perform medical assessments remotely using case records only, enabling fast results without patient appointments or travel. As standard practice, we deliver reports within a few days, though timelines may be negotiated based on case complexity.

By partnering with TheKnowHow, healthcare entities can rest assured when dealing with a high volume of cases.

Our range of expertise

Independent Medical Assessments across medicine.

TheKnowHow recognizes the complexities and challenges of handling different medical inquiries, ranging from routine medical procedures to complex or rare diseases and even advanced-stage cancer. We offer Independent Medical Assessments for a wide range of medical fields, including:

  • Complex cases involving multiple diseases
  • Oncology and precision oncology
  • Intensive care and palliative care
  • Different types of surgery
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Trauma surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric surgery
  • Plastic surgery
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Cardiology and cardiac surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Endocrinology
  • Reproductive medicine
  • Neurology
  • Rare diseases
  • Musculoskeletal disorders
  • Dental care

Why choose us for medical assessments?

Decades of global healthcare expertise.

  • 01

    Global healthcare expertise

    TheKnowHow team brings together decades of academic, research, and business experience in addressing the challenges of expanding healthcare systems. Balancing rapid, costly medical innovations with financial sustainability, TheKnowHow delivers proven solutions that benefit patients and healthcare payers alike.

  • 02

    Strengthening the UAE

    TheKnowHow utilizes global expertise to strengthen the UAE’s growing healthcare system by avoiding known misaligned incentives and ensuring responsible, effective use of existing resources, aimed at achieving optimal national health.

  • 03

    Evidence-based

    TheKnowHow and our expert network adhere to evidence-based medicine while staying up to date with the latest studies, clinical trials, and cutting-edge scientific advances. Our expertise equips you with all the information needed for wise healthcare decisions.

  • 04

    Tailored

    TheKnowHow develops tailored solutions to your specific needs. Therefore, we provide governmental institutions, healthcare payers, providers, and research organizations with customized consulting services that deliver valuable answers to your specific questions.

Proven economic impact

Independent assessments pay off.

Numerous international scientific studies have revealed that a significant proportion of surgical interventions, such as those aimed at relieving joint and back pain, may have been avoided. These findings extend beyond orthopaedics, including cardiology, cancer, and palliative care, among others. As a consequence, independent medical assessments are a cost-effective instrument for the financial stability of healthcare organizations and the healthcare system, as well as your clients’ safety and general well-being.

References

  • Weyerstrass and colleagues, 2020: ‘Results of a patient-oriented second opinion program in Germany shows a high discrepancy between initial therapy recommendation and second opinion.’
  • Schulmeyer and colleagues, 2023: ‘Improving the Quality of Care for Cancer Patients through Oncological Second Opinions in a Comprehensive Cancer Center: Feasibility of Patient-Initiated Second Opinions through a Health-Insurance Service Point.’
  • Antonioli and colleagues, 2023: ‘Cost-effectiveness of a second opinion program on spine surgeries: an economic analysis.’

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We appreciate your trust and look forward to assisting you.

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