Informed Consent: Your Doctor’s Advice, You Decide
Christopher
(he/him)
Video Length: 3:57
What is in this video
Christopher (he/him) describes being a patient, caregiver, and physician. In this video, Chris, an ER physician, reframes the concept of informed consent. Rather than viewing it as a bureaucratic formality or a signature on a page, he defines it as an essential, collaborative partnership between you and your healthcare provider.
Reference Links
Chronically Informed:
The SHARE Approach / Shared Decision Making - AHRQ:
https://www.ahrq.gov/sdm/share-approach/index.html
Speak Up About Your Care - The Joint Commission:
https://www.jointcommission.org/en-us/knowledge-library/for-patients/speak-ups/about-your-care
Curbside.bio - A platform for real-world treatment experiences from both patients and clinicians, designed to help people make more informed medical decisions:
Chronically Informed Social Media:
https://linktr.ee/chronically.informed
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