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Author Spotlight: Angela Coulter, PhD
"What [we need] is a radical change in the way medicine is practiced," says Angela Coulter, director of global initiatives at the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation and author of Engaging Patients in Healthcare, her latest book. Angela's book is a comprehensive, evidence-based textbook that explores the ways in which patient engagement can improve overall health care. Continue reading
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Angela Coulter Receives Donabedian Award!
Each year, the Avedis Donabedian Foundation honors leaders who have made significant contributions to health care excellence. We are extremely proud to announce that this year, one of our very own is the 2012 recipient of the Donabedian International Award. Angela Coulter, director of global initiatives at the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation, was honored on January 11, 2012 in Barcelona's historic Palau de la Música for her work enhancing international health care. Continue reading
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Featured Shared Decision Making Publications
View all results of this resource type.Putting Patients First
In response to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence's (NICE) guidelines on patient experience quality standards, the authors aim to provide an overview of the guidance. This editorial discusses key points of the NICE guidelines, as well as the benefits of implementation and the challenges that remain. Continue reading
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Tagged Angela Coulter, health care, NHS, NICE, patient experience, patient-centered care, shared decision making, UK
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Patient Decision Aids in Knee Replacement Surgery
This article discusses the use of patient decision aids in routine clinical practice for patients considering knee replacement surgery. The decision surrounding a diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis is an example of a preference-sensitive decision, meaning there is more than one viable option. Unfortunately, when patients are not fully informed, they are often unsatisfied with the outcome due to unrealistic expectations and a lack of understanding of the potential benefits and harms. The authors describe how implementation of patient decision aids, to support a shared decision making process, may address these issues and improve patient satisfaction, specifically in the context of knee replacement surgery. Continue reading
