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?
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
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