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Decision-making in medicine.

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NotSpaghetti Tue 28-Jul-26 15:12:40

Thought this a grest little article about discussing pros/cons and making decisions regarding health care.

Just wanted to share it here.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/28/the-patient-who-loves-buying-lettuce-for-his-daughter-in-law-and-what-his-case-teaches-us-about-shared-decision-making-in-medicine

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MayBee70 Tue 28-Jul-26 16:00:56

Thanks. Found that interesting. Reminds me of the conversation with my consultant about a possible TKR. He’s the only person that has pointed out that there is a one in five chance that I might regret the operation and to look at what my life is like without having it done. Because of that I have more faith in him than someone who just encourages me to have it done.

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NotSpaghetti Tue 28-Jul-26 16:45:33

I had a good conversation with a consultant some years ago too - but I'm a "facts" and "percentages" person so that is generally easier.

One in 5 is quite high it seems to me!
I'd want to see the studies but what did you decide?

I thought the "tools" or talking points lower down in the article might be useful to others.

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