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The patient or client and you both want the same thing: the most appropriate treatment or support. But you may have different ideas about exactly what that is. By combining the patient’s input about his or her situation, wishes, and needs with your knowledge of possible treatments, tests, medications, or support options, you can decide together which care is best suited. And that has many advantages.
“Deciding Together” isn’t quite “together” enough right now. And as a healthcare provider, you can do something about it. By asking questions, listening, and providing all the information in a way that’s easy to understand, you’re making decisions together in every conversation.
