"I was thrilled with the report from POSO— it was a masterpiece. It was so well-written and gave me reassurance by a party that was not involved in my everyday treatment. The doctor recommended a treatment plan that my care team is comfortable with, and we are implementing it. This service was just what I needed since I couldn't have gotten on a plane after my last round of chemo and risked the infection."

An eight-year-old boy from India was diagnosed with a very rare infection in his brain, a condition that can cause epilepsy. His parents wanted to be sure the treatment plan outlined by their local physician was on target.

Through POSO, specialists at the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children reviewed the boy's medical records and brain imaging. They agreed with the prescribed course of treatment and added a few recommendations for his long-term treatment. His parents were grateful for the expert perspective.

"We received the opinion in a very timely manner; it was very thorough and insightful," the parents wrote. "We got the comfort that the doctors who were selected have taken afresh and an independent view on our son's medical condition and made useful observations. Overall, we had an excellent experience."