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Presenting risk information in sexual and reproductive health care
18 July 2016
Presenting risk information to patients is an important part of clinical encounters. Doing this well improves patient satisfaction with their care. A recent article summarises best practice to ensure that patients make the best-informed choice. Strategies such as using a range of structured, tailored presentation styles, decision aids and framing the risk improve patient understanding and reduces difficulty in decision-making.
Links:
David, A.L, Akintomide, H. Presenting risk information in sexual and reproductive health care. (2016) Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, 42:3 213-219 (£)