New AHA Statement on Shared Decision-Making in Cardiac Care
Shared decision-making is an important strategy to improve cardiovascular care by enhancing patient involvement in healthcare decisions, the writing group says.
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Shared decision-making is an important strategy to improve cardiovascular care by enhancing patient involvement in healthcare decisions, the writing group says.
Today in the U.S., a child with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, overweight, etc.) can wait close to a year to see a cardiologist because of high demand and limited resources. This is precious time that could be spent managing the
New statement urges engaging patients in their care, collaborating on treatment decisionsÂ
A newly-released American Heart Association scientific statement highlights evidence that supports shared decision-making, a term that describes the process of ensuring patients have the knowledge and tools to make decisions about their health in collaboration with their professional health care team.
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association reviews strategies to improve shared decision-making in cardiovascular care