Essential elements | Ideal elements | General qualities |
---|---|---|
Define/explain problem | Unbiased information | Deliberation/negotiation |
Present options | Define roles | Flexibility |
Discuss pros/cons | Present evidence | Information exchange |
Patient values/preferences | Mutual agreement | Involves at least two people |
Discuss patient ability/self-efficacy | Â | Middle ground |
Doctor knowledge/recommendations | Â | Mutual respect |
Check/clarify understanding | Â | Partnership |
Make or explicitly defer decision | Â | Patient education |
Arrange follow-up | Â | Patient participation |
 |  | Process/stages |