Stages and competencies of involving patients in health care decisions40
| (1) Implicit or explicit involvement of patients in decision making process |
| (2) Explore ideas, fears, and expectations of the problem and possible treatments |
| (3) Portrayal of options |
| (4) Identify preferred format and provide tailor made information |
| (5) Checking process: understanding of information and reactions (eg, ideas, fears, and expectations of possible options) |
| (6) Acceptance of process and decision making role preference |
| (7) Make, discuss, or defer decisions |
| (8) Arrange follow up |