4 Things to Know About Patient & Physician Shared Decision-Making in Gastroenterology

In recent study published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, researchers examine the steps to reaching an effective shared decision-making process between physicians and patients.  

The study creates a correlation between decision-making and negotiations. Here are four ways to use negotiation as a tool for creating a productive dialogue with patients and coming to a shared decision.

•    Encourage patients to express health concerns and determine their health goals. Find what is important to each patient.
•    Actively ask patients questions. Explain how each treatment option will affect patients, taking into account patients' primary concerns.
•    Encourage active patient participation. Ask if they need more information and accommodate any request.
•    Ask patients to commit to a treatment plan and ask them to reach out for help with any difficulty in adhering to the plan.

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