Evidence-informed patient choice. Practical issues of involving patients in decisions about health care technologies

Evidence-informed patient choice involves providing people with research-based information about the effectiveness of health care options and promoting their involvement in decisions about their treatment. Although the concept seems desirable, the processes and outcomes of evidence-informed patient...

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Published inInternational journal of technology assessment in health care Vol. 14; no. 2; p. 212
Main Authors Entwistle, V A, Sheldon, T A, Sowden, A, Watt, I S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 1998
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Decision Making
Evidence-Based Medicine
Humans
Informed Consent
Patient Participation
Technology Assessment, Biomedical
United Kingdom
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Summary:Evidence-informed patient choice involves providing people with research-based information about the effectiveness of health care options and promoting their involvement in decisions about their treatment. Although the concept seems desirable, the processes and outcomes of evidence-informed patient choice are poorly understood, and it should be carefully evaluated.
ISSN:0266-4623
DOI:10.1017/S0266462300012204