Shared decision-making is a collaborative
process in which patients, their families, and healthcare
providers collaborate to make healthcare decisions.
Unlike traditional decision-making models, where the
healthcare provider makes the decisions, shared
decision-making ensures that the patient's values,
preferences, and beliefs are at the forefront of the
process.
What It Means:
✔Patient Empowerment: We empower patients by
involving them directly in their care decisions. Patients
are not passive recipients of care but active
participants who can express their concerns,
preferences, and values.
✔Personalized Care: Healthcare decisions are tailored
to fit the unique needs and circumstances of the
patient. For example, a patient may choose a less
aggressive treatment option if it aligns better with their
quality of life goals, even if it’s not the standard
recommendation.
✔Informed Choices: We help patients make informed
choices by ensuring they fully understand the benefits,
risks, and potential outcomes of each option. This
approach respects the patient's right to be fully
informed and to make decisions that align with their
personal beliefs and values.
✔Building Trust: The process fosters trust between the
patient and the healthcare provider. When patients feel
heard and respected, they are more likely to trust their
healthcare team and adhere to the chosen treatment
plan.
As Patient Advocates, we are here to assist you in
tough medical decision-making scenarios. We are here
to ensure you are seen, and your values and beliefs
are respected and heard.
Contact SunNav Healthcare Advocates to see how
Shared Decision Making and Decision Making
Assitance can help you and your loved ones today.
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Stanford Faculty / Intermountain Physician / Frame VC Investor
4moThanks for the link, Alexander Ding, MD, MBA! I look forward to diving into this.