Evidence-Informed Patient Choice: Practical Issues of Involving Patients in Decisions About Health Care Technologies

Evidence-informed patient choice involves providing people with research-based information about the effectiveness of health care options and promoting their involvement in decisions about their treatment. Although the concept seems desirable, the processes and outcomes of evidence-informed patient choice are poorly understood, and it should be carefully evaluated.

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