Living donation challenges the ethical principle of non-maleficence in that it exposes healthy
persons to risks for the benefit of someone else. This makes safety, informed consent (IC) …

Objectives The integration of shared decision making (SDM) and patient-centered
communication (PCC) is needed to actively involve patients in decision making. This study …

Some laws insist on a fixed, compulsory waiting period between the time of obtaining
consent and when abortions or sterilizations are carried out. Waiting periods are designed to …

OBJECTIVE The extent of shared decision making (SDM) use in the care of Black patients is
limited. We explored preferences, needs, and challenges of Black patients to enhance SDM …

Background: Frail older adults and caregivers need support from their home care teams in
making difficult housing decisions, such as whether to remain at home, with or without …

Introduction Proximal femoral fractures are common in frail institutionalised older patients.
No convincing evidence exists regarding the optimal treatment strategy for those with a …

Background Persistent pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide yet implementation of
clinical guidelines that recommend a biopsychosocial approach remains a challenge in …

Time is fundamental to organizing all aspects of human life. When invested in relationships,
it has a psychological meaning as it indicates how much individuals value others and their …

Purpose Ineffective communication and limited autonomy frequently lie at the core of
negative birth experiences. Numerous studies indicate a need to improve decision-making …

Background Crohn's disease requires effective patient‐clinician communication for
successful illness and medication management. Shared decision making (SDM) has been …