Shared Decision Making (SDM)

Shared Decision Making (SDM) is a collaborative process where patients and healthcare providers work together to make health decisions. It involves open communication, where the provider shares information about options, risks, and benefits, and the patient shares their values, preferences, and lifestyle. By combining medical expertise with the patient’s personal perspective, SDM ensures decisions are well-informed and aligned with what matters most to the individual. This approach promotes respectful partnership, leading to care that better fits the patient’s needs and enhances satisfaction and outcomes.