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Shared Healthcare Decision Making
A pathway to the best outcomes for YOU
2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19)
Our world within healthcare has altered dramatically with the emergence of the corona virus known as COVID-19. Never has working collaboratively with you, with our communities been more important.
For reliable, evidence-based information, we suggest following recommendations from these resources:
Become a Partner in Your Care Decisions
Nurses, doctors and other members of the healthcare team understand the value of patients taking an active role in decisions about their care. Be patient with us today as the demands of care are increasing daily during this COVID-19 pandemic. Your role during the pandemic is crucial. The best way to help yourself and those around you is to gain knowledge from the best sources.
Our Mission
Offer our readers summaries of current evidence related to health and care for their informed decisions.
- Recognizing the value of communication, discussion, and engagement in making health-related decisions and treatment pathways.
- Providing evidence-based tools and information in understandable terms.
- Empowering healthcare teams with the clear messaging, engagement skills, and time necessary for the patient to be involved.
- Fostering an accepting and supportive environment for shared decision-making.
Seek evidence-based information to add value to your healthcare decisions:
Pregnant Women and Vaccine Protection
Concern and confusion swirls around vaccines. This is especially true for women who are pregnant. Fear of harming an unborn child can become a barrier … Read More about Pregnant Women and Vaccine Protection
Living with Reality: What We Can Learn from Nurses
Spring is approaching and the desire to rid our communities of this viral scourge is strong. We long to “return to normal” but our country is still … Read More about Living with Reality: What We Can Learn from Nurses