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SDM and Healthcare

The Shared Decision Making panel consists of two Co-Chairs and experts in the field of shared decision making to improve quality of patient care. 

SDM Expert Group

Our Primary Aim:

To facilitate the adoption and practice of shared decision-making (SDM) throughout healthcare

systems and across all medical disciplines.


What is Shared Decision-Making?

Shared decision-making occurs when the patient and physician work as collaborative partners

in deciding a treatment plan that is best for the patient.


The optimal decision takes into account evidence-based information about the available

treatment options, the clinicians’ knowledge and experience, and any factors the patient feels

should be considered in their decision-making (e.g.: goals, lifestyle support structure, etc.).

Studies across various medical specialties have shown multiple benefits of shared decision-

making. 


Benefits include:


 Improves patient education

 Helps set appropriate patient expectations

 Improves patient “buy-in” and compliance

 Decreases decisional conflict

 Improves patient satisfaction

 Improves patient outcomes

 Reduces medical malpractice risk

 Improves value in healthcare delivery


The Problem:

Shared decision-making is standard of care but unfortunately not standard practice.

Implementation of shared decision-making in healthcare practices remains sparse.

Unfortunately, in many cases patients may be reticent to initiate this type of conversation or

simply do not appreciate that they can. In reality, if the clinician does not subscribe to shared

decision-making, it rarely occurs unless the patient advocates for themselves.

Our expert group will work tirelessly to change this.


Expert Group Members:

Minas Chrysopoulo, MD FACS (co-chair)

Terri Coutee (co-chair)

Susanne Baars


Further information: DIEPC JOURNEY PODCAST

Episode 26: Creating Consistent, Patient-Centered Care


How to Prepare for and Have a Shared Decision-Making Conversation


Creating Community to Promote Shared Decision-Making


Shared Decision-Making Is Your Surgeon Practicing it, and Why Should You Care?


WHISTalks Live: Shared Decision Making

Shared Decision-Making Podcast: DiepC Journey

PODCAST: Terri Coutee speaks to Dr Minas Chrysopoulo about Shared Decision Making

PODCAST: When it comes to making decisions in your healthcare, my guest, Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo and I present the first in a series on the topic of shared decision-making this year on the DiepCJourney podcast.   Toliman Health was founded by Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo, an internationally recognized expert in breast cancer reconstruction and shared decision-making. Dr. Chrysopoulo is the creator of Toliman’s flagship app, Breast Advocate®  As co-leads of the WHIS Shared Decision-Making Expert Group our goal is to facilitate the adoption and practice of shared decision-making (SDM) throughout healthcare systems and across all medical disciplines.  The "why" of the informative approach to decisions in healthcare is multi-faceted. It encompasses the patient's preferences, values, support system, and expectations for outcomes.   Connect with Dr. C on LinkedIn:  Minas Chrysopoulo, MD, FACS

Shared Decisions & Patient Empowerment

WHIS Talks: Global Healthcare Thought Leaders Discuss Patient Empowerment and Shared Decisions

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