Using shared decision-making tools: Are they worth it?

There’s no denying that shared decision making (SDM) is an effective communication approach for making patient-centered medical decisions across a variety of health conditions. However, while tools for SDM are often useful during patient visits with practitioners, studies have yielded mixed results with regard to patient outcomes.  A new study explores the impact of a SDM tool for anticoagulation selection in patients with atrial fibrillation compared to standard care.

Guest Authors:  Ashley Meredith, PharmD, BCACP, BCPS, CDCES and Chandler Howell, PharmD

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