Research

Enhancing Shared Decision Making with EngagedMD

Introduction

Informed consent is about respecting a person's right to make their own medical choices and ensuring patients understand risks, benefits, and other important considerations before deciding to pursue treatment. But sometimes, this idea gets lost in a sea of long, hard-to-understand paperwork. 

Instead of a meaningful conversation between the patient and the doctor, consent becomes just a signature to avoid legal problems. This can create a tense relationship, instead of a team effort. Shared decision-making attempts to bring the patient's and doctor's goals together.

Using multimedia to improve informed consent

Multimedia platforms, also known as patient decision aids (PDAs), are a promising tool for enhancing the informed consent process. These platforms use a variety of media, including videos, infographics, and interactive materials, to provide patients with both standardized and specialized information tailored to their needs. 

Studies have shown that multimedia platforms can improve patient education, increase control over decision-making, and offer preparation for the consent process. While PDAs do not replace physician-patient conversations about treatment options, they supplement communication by better preparing patients to engage in those discussions. 

Importance of shared-decision making

Shared decision-making is a crucial component of the informed consent process, particularly in the context of assisted reproductive technologies. Given the complexity of these technologies, it is essential that patients feel confident and informed about their choices, and that clinicians are equipped to communicate risks, benefits, and alternatives. 

Drawbacks of traditional informed consent processes

Traditional informed consent processes have potential drawbacks, including the perfunctory signing of a document that few patients read or comprehend. By contrast, multimedia platforms offer a more individualized approach to decision-making that can enhance patient understanding and engagement. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, multimedia platforms have the potential to enhance shared decision-making and improve the informed consent process for patients undergoing assisted reproductive technologies. By providing patients with tailored information and better preparing them to engage in conversations with their clinicians, these platforms can help ensure that patients feel confident and informed about the choices they are making.

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Research

December 1, 2018
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EngagedMD

Enhancing Shared Decision Making with EngagedMD

Enhancing Shared Decision Making with EngagedMD

Introduction

Informed consent is about respecting a person's right to make their own medical choices and ensuring patients understand risks, benefits, and other important considerations before deciding to pursue treatment. But sometimes, this idea gets lost in a sea of long, hard-to-understand paperwork. 

Instead of a meaningful conversation between the patient and the doctor, consent becomes just a signature to avoid legal problems. This can create a tense relationship, instead of a team effort. Shared decision-making attempts to bring the patient's and doctor's goals together.

Using multimedia to improve informed consent

Multimedia platforms, also known as patient decision aids (PDAs), are a promising tool for enhancing the informed consent process. These platforms use a variety of media, including videos, infographics, and interactive materials, to provide patients with both standardized and specialized information tailored to their needs. 

Studies have shown that multimedia platforms can improve patient education, increase control over decision-making, and offer preparation for the consent process. While PDAs do not replace physician-patient conversations about treatment options, they supplement communication by better preparing patients to engage in those discussions. 

Importance of shared-decision making

Shared decision-making is a crucial component of the informed consent process, particularly in the context of assisted reproductive technologies. Given the complexity of these technologies, it is essential that patients feel confident and informed about their choices, and that clinicians are equipped to communicate risks, benefits, and alternatives. 

Drawbacks of traditional informed consent processes

Traditional informed consent processes have potential drawbacks, including the perfunctory signing of a document that few patients read or comprehend. By contrast, multimedia platforms offer a more individualized approach to decision-making that can enhance patient understanding and engagement. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, multimedia platforms have the potential to enhance shared decision-making and improve the informed consent process for patients undergoing assisted reproductive technologies. By providing patients with tailored information and better preparing them to engage in conversations with their clinicians, these platforms can help ensure that patients feel confident and informed about the choices they are making.

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