ISBN-13: 9781493974399 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 377 str.
ISBN-13: 9781493974399 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 377 str.
This comprehensive reference delves into the complex process of medical decision making--both the nuts-and-bolts access and insurance issues that guide choices and the cognitive and affective factors that can make patients decide against their best interests. Wide-ranging coverage offers a robust evidence base for understanding decision making across the lifespan, among family members, in the context of evolving healthcare systems, and in the face of life-changing diagnosis. The section on applied decision making reviews the effectiveness of decision-making tools in healthcare, featuring real-world examples and guidelines for tailored communications with patients. Throughout, contributors spotlight the practical importance of the field and the pressing need to strengthen health decision-making skills on both sides of the clinician/client dyad.Among the Handbook's topics: