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. 2021 Aug;88(3):272-280.
doi: 10.1177/00243639211018355. Epub 2021 Jun 30.

Exploring the Relationship between Shared Decision-Making, Patient-Centered Medicine, and Evidence-Based Medicine

Gustavo Páez  1   2 , Daniel Neves Forte  3   4 , María Del Pilar López Gabeiras  2
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Exploring the Relationship between Shared Decision-Making, Patient-Centered Medicine, and Evidence-Based Medicine

Gustavo Páez et al. Linacre Q. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

Shared decision-making is a possible link between the best of patient-centered medicine and evidence-based medicine. This article seeks to describe the link between them. It discusses to what extent the integration of such perspectives is successful in assuring respect for the patient's autonomy. From the evidence herein, we conclude that if the doctor-patient relationship and communication are strengthened to cover all issues relevant to the patient's health and values, is it possible for him or her to achieve more autonomous decisions by this linkage of shared decision-making and patient-centered medicine?

Summary: Shared decision-making is a possible link between the best of patient-centered medicine and evidence-based medicine. This article seeks to describe the link between them.

Keywords: Bioethics; Patient-centered medicine; Personal autonomy; Shared decision-making.

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Declaration of Conflicting Interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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