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Title
Communicating evidence for participatory decision making.
Authors
Epstein, Ronald M; Alper, Brian S; Quill, Timothy E
Abstract
Informed patients are more likely to actively participate in their care, make wiser decisions, come to a common understanding with their physicians, and adhere more fully to treatment; however, currently there are no evidence-based guidelines for discussing clinical evidence with patients in the process of making medical decisions.