Table 1 Behaviors necessary for shared decision-making
Who engages in the behavior | Observable behavior |
|---|---|
Physician | - Defining/explaining the medical problem* - Presenting options for the medical problem* - Making a recommendation |
Physician and Patient | - Clarifying understanding - Discussing risks, benefits and costs of options† - Discussing the ability to make a decision† - Making or deferring a decision |
Patient | - Expressing values and preferences related to potential health outcomes and options |