Table 1 Validated 10-element shared decision-making instrument[17]
Dimensions of conversation | Elements of shared decision-making |
|---|---|
Providing medical information | (1) Discuss the nature of the decision |
(2) Describe treatment alternatives | |
(3) Discuss the pros and cons of the choices | |
(4) Discuss uncertainty | |
(5) Assess family understanding | |
Eliciting patient values and preferences | (6) Elicit patient values and preferences |
Exploring the family’s preferred role in decision-making | (7) Discuss the family’s role in decision-making |
Deliberation and decision-making | (8) Assess the need for input from others |
(9) Explore the context of the decision | |
(10) Elicit the family’s opinion about the treatment decision |