About The Foundation
We are a non-profit organization leading changes to ensure that health care decisions are made with the active participation of fully informed patients.
Transforming the Patient Experience
Listen to the stories of four patients who took action to become active participants in their medical decisions:
Howard, who decided not to have bypass surgery for coronary heart disease.
Loretta, who made a decision about how her diabetes would be managed.
Phil, who decided not to have repeat surgery for a back condition.
Kathy, who chose mastectomy over lumpectomy for early stage breast cancer.
Did You Know?
For at least 70% of people who have heart bypass surgery, the survival rate is no better than if they had chosen to take medication alone.
Dr. Michael Barry, Foundation President, discusses the importance of shared decision making in the PSA decision. Watch Video
Expert Q&A
Mr. Schwitzer is an associate professor at University of Minnesota School of Journalism & Mass Communication and publisher of HealthNewsReview.org. READ MORE
Also of Interest
Health Reform Bill and Shared Decision Making
Physician Survey on Shared Decision-Making
Shared Decision Making in Action
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