Decision talk
| Objective . | Sample questions . |
|---|---|
| Guide the patient in determining a preference for treatment. | I now have a better understanding of what matters most to you, but just so I am sure, what I am hearing is —.”You’ve mentioned that not being in the hospital for prolonged periods is important to you. The treatment option that is most likely to allow that to happen is —.You are worried about the side effects of nausea and emesis. Although these are possible with all regimens, we do have medications that can take care of them and prevent them from being an issue. |
| Defer or make a decision. | Are you ready to decide? Or do you need more time?Is there anyone else that you would like to talk to before you make a decision?Is there anything that you would like to ask me about that would help you make your decision? |
| Objective . | Sample questions . |
|---|---|
| Guide the patient in determining a preference for treatment. | I now have a better understanding of what matters most to you, but just so I am sure, what I am hearing is —.”You’ve mentioned that not being in the hospital for prolonged periods is important to you. The treatment option that is most likely to allow that to happen is —.You are worried about the side effects of nausea and emesis. Although these are possible with all regimens, we do have medications that can take care of them and prevent them from being an issue. |
| Defer or make a decision. | Are you ready to decide? Or do you need more time?Is there anyone else that you would like to talk to before you make a decision?Is there anything that you would like to ask me about that would help you make your decision? |
Adapted from MIDSOUTH PTN Practice Transformation Network.25