The SHARE Approach | Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ)

The SHARE Approach | Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ)

ABOUT SHARED DECISION MAKING

What is Shared Decision Making? 

Shared decision making occurs when a health care provider and a patient work together to make a health care decision that is best for the patient. The optimal decision takes into account evidence-based information about available health care options, the provider's knowledge and experience, and the patient's values and preferences.

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RELATED AHRQ RESOURCES

Resources for Patients

Patient Decision Aids from the Effective Health Care Program

Treatment Option Summaries from the Effective Health Care Program

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Patient and Clinician Resources

Patient Question Builder 

Questions Are The Answer Campaign

Resources for Health Professionals

Treatment Option Summaries from the Effective Health Care Program

CME/CE Activities from the Effective Health Care Program

Eisenberg Center Conference Series of Shared Decision Making Topics

Guide to Patient & Family Engagement in Hospitals

Health Care Innovations Exchange

• Profiles on Shared Decision Making
• Profiles on Using Decision Aids in Shared Decision Making  

National Guideline Clearinghouse

• Shared Decision Making in Guidelines