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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Making Decisions about Heart Tests
It’s a common situation: a doctor recommends that a patient get a heart test. What do these tests show? How do you know if such a test is right for you? To explain the reasons for different heart tests and to help patients choose the right test, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Heart Tests: Learning About Your Choices. Continue reading
Living with Coronary Heart Disease
A diagnosis of heart disease is life-changing. So, what is the best way to live longer and better manage your symptoms? To answer these questions, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Living with Coronary Heart Disease. Continue reading
Treatment Choices for Carotid Artery Disease
When most individuals hear the words “carotid endarterectomy,” they have no idea what the words mean. But if a doctor tells you that you’re a candidate for this procedure, then it is time to learn. To help individuals understand carotid disease and navigate the treatment options, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Treatment Choices for Carotid Artery Disease. Continue reading
Treatment Choices for Stable Angina
Heart disease can be a scary diagnosis. Luckily there are many treatments available for coronary artery disease to help improve symptoms and prevent heart attacks. To help people decide which treatment is right for them, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Treatment Choices for Coronary Artery Disease. Continue reading
Treatment Options for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Many men face decisions about treatments for an enlarged prostate and the treatment options may cause much confusion. To help men understand their options, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® Program called Treatment Choices for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Continue reading
A Maternity Care Shared Decision Making Initiative
In August, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation formally announced our partnership with Childbirth Connection to establish the Maternity Care Shared Decision Making Initiative. Childbirth Connection has been a leading voice in maternity care quality improvement for over 90 years. “In today’s environment, women need access to evidence-based decision tools to help them navigate the complex maternity care system and make informed decisions for a safe and healthy birth. We are excited about the project and can’t wait to get started,” says Maureen Corry, Childbirth Connection’s executive director. Continue reading
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Remembering Dr. Ann McPherson
On May 28, 2011 the world lost a respected general practitioner, health communicator and patient advocate. Dr. Ann McPherson, a recipient of the UK’s Medical Journalists’ Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010 and the BMJ’s Health Communicator of the Year award in 2011, recognized very early on in her career that it is essential to put the patient perspective at the center of health care. Continue reading
