What is shared decision-making in healthcare?

Abstract

It reports the experience of a clinical case presented during a scientific meeting in a hospital, observing whether the decision to operate on the patient would be the best course of action and whether this had been shared with the patient or merely consented to, re-discussing the therapeutic options. Shared decision-making is perhaps one of the biggest challenges in clinical practice. Sharing a decision involves not only presenting the patient with the risks and benefits of treatment, but also taking into account individual preferences and values ​​and the circumstances surrounding the case. It is necessary to identify each patient as an individual within a unique scenario, dividing powers and responsibilities.