Doctors strive to make treatment decisions together with their patients – but is the decision really shared? According to researchers, shared decision-making isn’t easy, and clinicians need help. The international research group has studied the decision aids for treatment choice of localized prostate cancer.
Source: www.sciencedaily.com
Understanding the treatment plan and who is the decision maker in it is key for success for the patient. Shared decisions can be very beneficial if guided by a competent doctor.
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