Common use of Second Opinion Clause in Contracts

Second Opinion. If the Superintendent or his/her designee has reason to doubt the validity of a medical certification, the Superintendent or his/her designee may require, in writing, the employee to obtain a second opinion at the BSC's expense. The Superintendent or his/her designee is permitted to designate the health care provider to furnish the second opinion, but the selected health care provider may not be employed on a regular basis by the BSC. Any contacts under this paragraph between the Superintendent or his/her designee or his/her health care provider and the designated second opinion health care provider shall be in writing.

Second Opinion. If the Superintendent or his/her designee has reason to doubt the validity of a medical certification, the Superintendent or his/her designee may require, in writing, the employee to obtain a second opinion at the BSC's expense. The Superintendent or his/her designee is permitted to designate the health care provider to furnish the second opinion, but the selected health care provider may not be employed on a regular basis by the BSC. Any contacts under this paragraph between the Superintendent or his/her designee or his/her its health care provider and the designated second opinion health care provider shall be in writing.