Dr. Vince Leone explains how clinicians can empower patients by asking what information they need before making health decisions. He recommends dedicating 45 minutes to gather those precise details, making shared decision-making truly patient-centered.
Dr. Pankinen says you need to ask some probing questions. And what I would immediately ask on that front is, oh, absolutely. I mean, this is an important decision. What exactly do you need to think about? Because we've carved out, you know, 45 minutes today, uh, out of my schedule and yours. Let me help you. You know, what exactly do you need to go home and think about so I can give you the information to make a well-informed decision?
