Mary C. Politi|Jamie L. Studts|John Hayslip
Shared Decision Making in Oncology Practice: What Do Oncologists Need to Know?
Washington University in St. Louis|Markey Cancer Center|University of Kentucky|Markey Cancer Center|University of Kentucky
abstract learning objectives completing course reader able outline five steps comprise shared decision makingidentify specific tactics used engage patient shared decision making process article available continuing medical education credit cmetheoncologistcom background growing interest patients policy makers clinicians shared decision making sdm means involve patients health decisions translate evidence clinical practice however clinicians feel optimally trained implement sdm practice many patients report less involved desire cancer care decisions sdm might help address wide practice variation reported many preferencesensitive decisions incorporating patient preferences decision discussions methods paper provides perspective incorporate sdm routine oncology practice facilitate patientcentered communication promote effective treatment decisions oncology practice uniquely positioned lead adoption sdm vast number preferencesensitive decisions sdm enhance clinical encounter results clinicians facilitate cancer decision making determining situations sdm critical b acknowledging decision patient c describing available options including risks benefits uncertainty associated options eliciting patients preferences e agreeing plan next steps decisionmaking process conclusion given recent policy movements toward incorporating sdm translating evidence routine clinical practice oncologists likely continue expanding use sdm confront challenges incorporating sdm clinical workflow research needed explore ways overcome challenges quality evidence patient preferences appropriately translated incorporated oncology care decisions