Table 5.

Prior and additional elements in Informed Decision Making

Prior criteria for informed decision- making	Additional IDM criteria from focus groups
1. Discussion of patient’s role in decision-making	8. Provision of opportunity to involve trusted others
2. Discussion of the clinical issue or nature of the decision	9. Discussion of the decision’s impact on a patient’s daily life
3. Discussion of the alternatives
4. Discussion of the potential benefits and risks of the alternatives
5. Discussion of uncertainties associated with the decision
6. Assessment of the patient’s understanding
7. Exploration of the patient’s preferences