Shared decision making: really putting patients at the centre of healthcare

• DOI: 10.1136/bmj.e256
• Publication Date: 2012-01-27T11:48:59Z
• Authors: A. M. Stiggelbout; T. V. d. Weijden; M. P. T. D. Wit; D. Frosch; F. Legare; V. M. Montori; L. Trevena; G. Elwyn
• Keywords: Physician-Patient Relations; shared decision making; Decision Making; R1; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Patient-Centered Care; NCEBP 3: Implementation Science; Humans; Patient Participation; Attitude to Health; Delivery of Health Care

Although many clinicians feel they already use shared decision making, research shows a perception-reality gap. A M Stiggelbout and colleagues discuss why it is important and highlight some best practices.