Electronic decision aids boost the 'no decision about me without me' principle

Electronic decision aids can be used in discussion with a patient to help come to a shared decision between clinician and patient about treatment options. Based on clinical and other information about a patient, the tool calculates risks associated with different treatment options, framing discussions.

Examples of emerging use include breast cancer treatment decisions depending on type, stage of tumour, etc. and the uptake of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing in men for whom prostate disease is suspected. This may have implications on staff training and efficient/effective working.

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