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Shared Decision-Making in Ulcerative Colitis Case Presentation
Shared Decision-Making in Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
Author Name
Corey Siegel, MD, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
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When discussing therapeutic options with patients who have ulcerative colitis, it is essential to understand their concerns and fears, and to put the risks of treatment into understandable context.
Patients who have participated in true shared decision-making about their treatment are more likely to adhere to therapy, understand and accept the risks, recognize benefits, and be more engaged in their care.
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