Has any Kaiser patient rec'd 2nd opin. from Non-Kaiser?

[Lisa]

An acquaitance of mine has been "given" a few weeks to live. She was originally BC in England, came here with mets to lungs. Now they are in lungs, bones, liver and adrenal glands. Her daughter has asked me to see her tomorrow. I know she's with Kaiser and they are no longer doing chemo. I'd like to have her see my onc or at least have him see her chart, but he's not with Kaiser, so I know there will be charges. Anybody know how big a headache this is?

Love and light,

Lisa

Hi Lisa,

A friend of ours had a brain tumor and when diagnosed, Kaiser told him to basically, "go home and die." He went to UCSF and received treatment from them. He paid as he went along, but then sued Kaiser and they did have to pay for his treatment. Unfortunatly, he did die, but the treatment gave him 2 more years. I am very sorry about your friend's mom.

Karen