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Shared Decision Making: Radiology's Role and Opportunities.
Kendall Cooper1, Marta E Heilbrun2, Shenise Gilyard2
1Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|October 2, 2019
Summary
Radiologists can enhance shared decision-making by improving patient access to and comprehension of medical information. This review highlights current radiology initiatives and identifies opportunities for innovation in patient-centered care.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Informatics
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Shared decision-making (SDM) is crucial for patient-centered care.
- Radiology plays an integral role in informing patient care decisions.
- Current SDM initiatives in radiology require further development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current radiology initiatives supporting shared decision-making.
- To identify gaps and opportunities for innovation in SDM within radiology.
Main Methods:
- Targeted literature review.
- Analysis of radiology's role in the four components of SDM: access, comprehension, appraisal, and application.
Main Results:
- Identified existing radiology initiatives aimed at supporting SDM.
- Highlighted specific areas within the SDM process where radiologists can enhance patient engagement.
- Revealed opportunities for innovation to expand the radiologist's role in SDM.
Conclusions:
- Radiologists have a significant role in facilitating shared decision-making.
- Opportunities exist to improve patient understanding and utilization of radiological information.
- Further innovation is needed to optimize SDM in radiological practice.
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