Shared Decision-Making In Health Care

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Recently, there has been an increased focus on measures that not only drive towards better health outcomes, but also greater patient/person engagement. Within this realm, shared decision making has received enormous interest. Acting in the best interest of those we serve, physicians and providers must engage in conversations concerning shared goals and objectives. However, as we proceed to a more “consumer” facing approach where the receiver of the care, the patient, begins to own more responsibility in the decision making, are we shifting too much of the burden?
In our present healthcare ecosystem, there are many systemic problems. For instance, lack of coordinated information that explains the risk versus benefits in a manner that is meaningful