Be Aware of Tools to Support Shared Decision-Making
January 2023
There’s more focus on shared decision-making...clinicians and patients working together to weigh treatment risks and benefits.
For example, shared decision-making may improve uptake of certain vaccines (HPV, pneumococcal, etc) in many scenarios.
Expect the focus on individualization to continue...since cut-and-dried recommendations often aren’t possible. And getting patient buy-in may improve self-management, adherence, and outcomes.
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