Step 1: Disclosure that a decision needs to be made |
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My doctor told me that a treatment decision is necessary. |
83.3 |
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Step 2: Formulation of equality of partners |
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My doctor asked me if I want to participate in decision making. |
91.7 |
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Step 3: Equipoise statement |
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Due to my medical condition, a treatment decision based on the physicians' recommendation is already clear. |
78.6 |
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Step 4: Informing on the options' benefits and risks |
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My doctor has informed me about a variety of alternatives. |
85.9 |
The possibility to choose no treatment was also discussed. |
72.9 |
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Step 5: Investigation of patient's understanding and expectations |
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I have mentioned other possibilities that my doctor has not referred to. |
19.8 |
My doctor has asked me what I think about different treatment options. |
77.6 |
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Step 6: Identification of preferences (both) |
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I have communicated to my doctor which decision I prefer. |
74.5 |
My doctor has told me which decision he prefers. |
90.6 |
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Step 7: Negotiation |
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In the selection of a treatment method, my thoughts were taken into account just as much as the considerations of my doctor. |
97.4 |
My doctor and I thoroughly considered the different treatment options. |
93.2 |
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Step 8: Shared decision making |
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My doctor enabled me to actively participate in decision making about treatment. |
88.5 |
My doctor and I selected a treatment together. |
88.5 |
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Step 9: Arrangement of follow-up |
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My doctor and I reached an agreement as to how we will proceed. |
92.2 |