Physicians in health care management: 8. The patient-physician partnership: decision making, problem solving and the desire to participate

摘要: How reasonable are expectations that patients will participate in care decisions? The previous article this series reviewed models of the patient-physician relationship and views on extent to which want be informed; it also described one information tool--the interactive videodisc. This reviews literature wish involved making decisions about their care. Neither "sensitive paternalism" nor "informed consent" appears ideal. author suggests a distinction between two elements choice: problem solving decision making. helps identifying appropriate roles for patient provider, thereby leading genuine shared