Second Opinion, Option 3: Feature Accordion with real CTA buttons

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Option 3: Feature Accordion with real CTA buttons. Both paths become Feature Accordion items. This component does have a real CTA field per item, so each path gets a proper button.

Trade-off. Feature Accordion ships only a Default variant, so it opens collapsed. On a page whose whole job is laying out two choices, hiding both behind closed rows is arguably worse than the current state. Getting Millie's exact request means asking the platform team for an AllOpen variant here.

This is a throwaway comparison page for BM2-384. The copy is lifted unchanged from the live Second Opinion page; only the component treatment of the two-paths section differs between options. The comparison chart at the bottom is identical on all seven. This explainer text was drafted by an AI assistant.

The seven options:


If your child has a complex medical issue or you're facing a difficult treatment decision about their care, getting a second opinion from a leading specialist can provide valuable guidance and peace of mind. A world-class medical center like UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals has the expertise to help.

There are two ways to seek a second opinion from a doctor at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.

Two ways to get a second opinion

Comparison chart: Appointment vs. written opinion

Appointment Written opinion
Speak with doctor Yes No
Offered remotely In some cases Yes, 100% remote
Payment Through insurance or out-of-pocket Out-of-pocket flat fee
Facilitation UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Summus, in partnership with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Further information Search our pediatric doctors and services online. If you need live help finding a doctor and scheduling an appointment, call 877-822-4453. First, please read the UCSF written second opinion FAQs on the Summus website. If you still have questions after that, call 917-565-8540 and select option 5.

Note: Do not use the second opinion service for medical emergencies or if your child needs immediate treatment guidance. If your child may be having a medical emergency, please call your local emergency service number (911 in the United States) or go to the nearest emergency room.

Second opinions for medical professionals

If you’re a physician looking for a second opinion from a UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals doctor, please visit our Request a Consultation page.