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Discussion papers
This report is a distillation of learning and discussions from a summit hosted by the Health Foundation which identified that, as champion of patient and carer involvement, the NHS Commissioning Board has a critical role to play in making shared decision making the norm.
Academic / research papers
This review of existing research identified that for people from minority ethnic groups, family members and community stakeholders may be important in making decisions about healthcare. This needs to be accounted for when promoting shared decision-making.
Video
Our MAGIC (making good decisions in collaboration) programme is testing an approach to embedding shared decision making in everyday practice. This video looks at the work the Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust team have been doing as part of this programme.
Other tools and resources
The Health Foundation’s MAGIC programme is working with a consortium of experts in Cardiff and Newcastle to develop and test practical solutions that support patients to make informed and considered decisions about their own treatment and care. This snapshot provides an overview of the programme and explains why shared decision making is important.
Discussion papers
In this blog, Angela Coulter highlights that the Government’s consultation No decision about me without me: further consultation on proposals to secure shared decision making confuses provider choice with shared decision making and argues that the latter is equally important but overlooked in the consultation.
Academic / research papers
This research concluded that substantial investments in provider training, information systems and process re-engineering may be necessary to implement shared decision making successfully.
Video
During this hour-long video, a panel of distinguished speakers talk about innovative methods they are using to integrate shared decision making into every day care delivery.
Academic / research papers
This report highlights the journey taken by 33 clinical teams working to promote a culture of shared decision making through training health professionals, engaging patients and promoting the inclusion of shared decision making in education. This work was part of the AQuA workstream of the National QIPP Right Care shared decision making programme.
Case studies
This report provides further evidence for understanding shared decision-making and offers practical recommendations for advancing shared decision-making within local health services.
Discussion papers
This blog sets out evidence that older people and people with less education benefit the most from well-presented information and are particularly positive about efforts to inform and involve them in their medical care.