Table 1.
Who engages in the behavior | Observable behavior |
---|---|
Physician | - Defining/explaining the medical problem* - Presenting options for the medical problem* - Making a recommendation |
Physician and Patient | - Clarifying understanding - Discussing risks, benefits and costs of options† - Discussing the ability to make a decision† - Making or deferring a decision |
Patient | - Expressing values and preferences related to potential health outcomes and options |
Adopted from Makoul and Clayman, 2006.
*Primary targets of DESIs to date.
† These are arguably behavioral categories, which include several specific behaviors such as asking questions, expressing opinions, or voicing concern.