Shared decision making

What is shared decision making?

  • Shared decision making ensures that you are supported to make decisions about your care that are right for you.
  • It involves a conversation between your doctor or nurse and you. 
  • Tests and treatments are chosen based on the healthcare professionals knowledge and expertise and your individual preferences, beliefs and values. 
  • The conversation should include a discussion about the risks and benefits of any treatment or test.
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What's next?

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Understand your treatment choices

Learn about the different treatment choices you may have

Compare your treatment options

Compare different treatments side by side

Find clinical trials near me

Find clinical trials that might be right for you


"…I was hugely impressed with the amount of information I was given, and also the chance to speak with both surgical and medical specialists regarding my options."

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