Changing Patient and Physician Behavior: Moving Toward Informed and Shared Decision-Making

Authors

Ronald E. Myers, PhD, DSW, Director, Division of Population Science, and Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, Jefferson Medical CollegeFollow

Document Type

Podcast

Presentation Date

3-21-2012

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Abstract

Dr. Myers provides an overview on decision aids used to facilitate informed decision making in cancer care. The case of prostate cancer screening is used to illustrate the impact of mediated decision support in the context of the physician-patient encounter. Dr. Myers also discusses the potential impact of mediated decision support and obstacles to implementing the decision counseling program.

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