How patient-centred are you? Shared decision-making in psychiatric practice

How patient-centred is your care? Do you involve your patients in decision-making in an open and non-directive way?

In this module we will outline the theory of patient-centred care and define what qualifies as shared decision-making. We will examine the various ways in which decisions regarding medication can be made, with a particular emphasis on patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.

We will also look at research into what patients want from psychiatrists, and investigate whether psychiatrists' perceptions of their patient care is similar or different to the perspectives of their patients.

We hope that this module will enable you to apply shared decision-making skills to your own practice and improve your therapeutic relationships with patients.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you should be able to:

• understand the concept of patient-centred care and its limitations
• identify the components of shared decision-making in consultations
• reflect on your own style of decision-making
• apply the principles of shared decision-making to your own practice.

Availability

This module is available as part of a CPD eLearning subscription.