Abstract
Shared decision making (SDM) is a process by which a healthcare choice is made jointly by the healthcare professional and the patient. SDM is the essential element of patient-centered care, a core concept of primary care. However, SDM is seldom translated into primary practice. Continuing professional development (CPD) is the principal means by which healthcare professionals continue to gain, improve, and broaden the knowledge and skills required for patient-centered care. Our international collaboration seeks to improve the knowledge base of CPD that targets translating SDM into the clinical practice of primary care in diverse healthcare systems.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Implementation Science |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 83 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2010 |
Keywords
- primary care
- continuing professional development
- decision making