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Xi) planning: shared decisions

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xi) PLANNING: SHARED DECISION-MAKING

Aims: To allow the patient to understand the decision-making process To involve patients in decision-making to the level they wish To increase patients' commitment to the plans made

44. Shares own thoughts: reveals the doctor's own ideas, thought processes and dilemmas.

45. Suggests: involves the patient by making suggestions rather than directives.

46. Encourages: draws out the patient to contribute their own thoughts (ideas, suggestions and preferences).

47. Negotiates: negotiates a mutually acceptable plan.

48. Offers choices: encourages patients to make choices and decisions to the level they wish.

49. Checks with patient: ensures that all concerns have been addressed and that the plans are acceptable.

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