Whenever we are, making a decision about spending money on mortgage, invest in stocks and other financial interest. We are exceptionally careful in making decisions, as we are aware that the success of the business endeavor defends on it.
However, this is not the case when it comes to health; doctors tell us what to do. They treat people like everyone is similar to one another. In reality, each one is different from the rest. Are they thinking that we are not capable of making smart decisions for ourselves?
On a fresh survey, by the British and American doctors. They found out that most doctors believed the patient’s primary role was to follow their medical advice. Most doctors prefer to make advices in general and not focus on that particular person. Secretary for Health Andrew Lansley believes that the objective for the new NHS – “no decision about me without me” – is going to be difficult to attain as doctors does not take the idea seriously.
Shared decision making can be defined as a process in which doctors and patients work together to select tests, treatments, management or support packages, according to the clinical evidence and the patient’s personal preferences. There are numerous evidences showing that this approach leads to improved knowledge and understandings among patients and doctors more accurate risk perceptions, greater ease with decisions, better healing adherence, improved assurance and coping skills, improved health behaviors and outcomes and more reasonable value of services.
Almost all patients will take the time to contribute ideas regarding to their health, as they know how crucial it is for them to be told of the perfect medical advice. The perfect medical advice is a key to the wellness of a sick person.
Of course, some doctors are not open to the suggestion since they think that they are better than anyone.
Over the years, countless patients get disappointed as they cannot influence their medical treatment. The treatments that they are getting are just in general. This also applies to those uneducated people.
People, who are suffering from the long-term condition such as diabetes, heart diseases and the likes, are likely to benefit from getting involved with their own healthcare. They develop confidence in managing their own health. This is vital if the person suffering from a long-term disease as they are the ones, who is going to deal with the problem in most of their remaining lives.
Doctors who take the time to ask their patients create a better medical advice than those who are not taking the time to talk with patients. Well-informed patients can make personal, relevant decision on their health.