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Shared Decision Making

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Shared Decision Making

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Author(s):  
Lynne Kirk, MD, Amy Johnson, MD, Craig Rubin, MD, Jake Harwood, MD, Jane Mohler, MD, Mindy Fain, MD, MPH
Sponsor: 
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
Geriatric Education Center (GEC)
POGOe Id: 
21690
Date Posted: 
10/15/2013
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
10/15/2013
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Abstract: 

This educational video module is on shared decision making with older adults. By the end of this module you should be able to work effectively as a member or leader of a health care team that practices shared decision making with older patients and families. You will learn to incorporate their cultural background, health literacy, desired level of participation, preferences, and goals of care.

The module focuses on the special issues in engaging in shared decision making with older patients, including those with cognitive impairment.  Concrete behaviors are discussed that can be engaged in to help shared decision making happen.

Educational objectives: 

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

  • Define patient-centered care & shared decision making, and know what a shared care plan is.
  • Describe the sorts of verbal and nonverbal behaviors that contribute to effective patient-centered care.
  • Incorporate patients' cultural background, health literacy, desired level of participation, preferences and goals of care.
  • Discuss the benefits to health care providers and patients who engage in this style of communication.

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Content Categories: 
Caring for the Older Adult
Intended learner audience: 
Advanced Practice Nursing Student
APRN
Nurse Educator
Fellow
Medical Student Clinical
RN
Physician Assistant
Practicing Physician/CME
Resident
Therapist
Learning resource types: 
Demonstration
Simulation
Video
Estimated time to complete: 
30 minutes
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: 
No, I (we) have nothing to disclose.
Already Expired Email Date: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 - 1:57pm
Already Expired Email 1 month date: 
Friday, March 16, 2018 - 12:35am
Expired Email Date: 
Saturday, March 31, 2018 - 2:23am
Contact Person/Corresponding Author:
Craig Rubin, MD [email protected]


Suggested Citation:
Drs. Lynne Kirk, Amy Johnson, Craig Rubin-Univeristy of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Drs. Jake Harwood, Jane Mohler and Mindy Fain-University of Arizona. Shared Decision Making. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2013 Available from: https://pogoe.org/productid/21690