Understanding and Utilizing Patient Preferences in Cancer Treatment Decisions.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Shared decision-making is a complex endeavor that should take into account the patient's personal preferences regarding treatment options. To truly empower patients to be partners in decision-making, especially in situations in which their preferences are important, physicians must learn to communicate better and to distinguish between what is "medical fact" versus a "value judgement." Knowing what are, when to ask, and how to ask the right questions will help physicians be effective in guiding patients toward the right treatments.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Ubel, PA
Published Date
- May 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 14 / 5 Suppl
Start / End Page
- 691 - 693
PubMed ID
- 27226516
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1540-1413
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1540-1405
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.6004/jnccn.2016.0194
Language
- eng