What do we mean by shared decision making?

Changing our style to sharing decisions with patients is a major priority. This means a move away from the ‘Doctor knows best’ approach to one where meaningful discussions - about treatment options available, including their risks and benefits – occur between the professional and the patient.

Source: NHS Education for Scotland (NES).

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