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Discussing risk with patients.

Bob Price1

  • 1Surrey, England.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|April 13, 2017
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Nurses can improve patient understanding of risk and decision-making by explaining risk components and using a structured assessment model. This supports informed choices and long-term health opportunities for patients.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare
  • Nursing
  • Patient Education

Background:

  • Nurses regularly assist patients with risk-related decisions.
  • Effective shared decision-making requires patients to understand risk and available choices.
  • Current support may be limited by a lack of clear risk explanation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide nurses with a clear explanation of risk and risk decision-making.
  • To equip nurses to better support patients in the risk assessment process.
  • To enhance nurses' ability to facilitate informed patient choices.

Main Methods:

  • Explanation of risk components and decision-making principles.
  • Introduction of a risk assessment model.
  • Consideration of patient predisposition towards risk.
Keywords:
decision-makingevidence-based practiceinformed decision-makingpatient educationriskrisk assessmentshared decision-making

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  • Review of patient understanding of risks.
  • Use of case studies for practical application.

    • Main Results:

    • A model for risk assessment is presented, evaluating likelihood and effects.
    • The importance of long-term risk decision-making and realized opportunities is highlighted.
    • Nurses are better equipped to guide patients through risk assessment.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding risk is crucial for effective shared decision-making.
    • A structured approach to risk assessment enhances patient support.
    • Empowering patients with risk knowledge leads to better long-term health outcomes.