Patient Decision Making Quiz

What is the fundamental principle underlying good medical practice?

Medical research and innovation
Cost-effective healthcare delivery
Patient confidentiality and privacy
Shared decision making and consent (correct)

Why is the exchange of information between doctor and patient essential to good decision making?

To minimize medical malpractice claims
To support patients in making informed decisions (correct)
To ensure compliance with medical guidelines
To maintain patient confidentiality

What can result from not giving patients the information they need to make informed decisions about their care?

Increased demand for medical treatments
Patient dissatisfaction with medical services
Higher medical insurance premiums
Serious harm to patients (correct)

In what situation should a doctor provide time and support to a patient to understand the information about their care?

So they can make informed decisions about their care (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental legal and ethical principle related to consent?

Patients have the right to refuse treatment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the guidance provide advice on?

What to tell a patient when talking about risks (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the guidance, what is the first principle of decision making and consent?

Patients must be involved in decisions about their treatment and care (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should doctors do when a patient lacks capacity to make a decision about treatment or care?

Consult with those who are close to the patient or advocating for them (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the guidance define the term 'should'?

'Should' refers to duties or principles that may not apply to the doctor or the situation they're currently in (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of doctors regarding keeping up with the law and relevant regulations?

Doctors are expected to keep up to date with the law and follow relevant regulations (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the guidance, how should doctors start when making decisions about a patient's treatment and care?

Doctors should start from the presumption that all adult patients have capacity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key purpose of the guidance provided to doctors?

To support doctors in acting within the law and keeping up with regulations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should healthcare professionals do if they are uncertain about the diagnosis or clinical effect of a treatment?

Explain the uncertainty to the patient (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should healthcare professionals consider when using visual or explanatory aids to support patients in understanding their personalized risk?

Take into account the individual clinical and personal circumstances of the patient (A) Signup and view all the answers

What must healthcare professionals do if a patient wishes to have someone else involved in discussions and decision-making?

Respect the patient's wishes and involve the requested person (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should healthcare professionals share relevant information with patients to help them understand and retain it?

At a time and place when they are most likely to understand and retain it (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should healthcare professionals anticipate when sharing relevant information with patients?

The patient finding it distressing, but still share the information as planned (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should healthcare professionals do to ensure that patients with additional needs have enough time and support to understand relevant information and make a decision?

Make reasonable adjustments so that patients have enough time and support (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should a healthcare professional do if they decide to delay sharing information necessary for making a decision with a patient?

Make arrangements to share the information as soon as it's appropriate (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances might a healthcare professional withhold information from a patient?

If sharing the information would cause the patient serious harm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should healthcare professionals try to find out about patients' health according to the text?

Their wishes and fears about their health (B) Signup and view all the answers

How should healthcare professionals discuss benefits and harms with patients?

By tailoring the discussion to each individual patient based on what matters to them (C) Signup and view all the answers

What must healthcare professionals seek to explore in patients' decision making according to the text?

Their needs, values, and priorities that influence their decision making (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should healthcare professionals make a record of the information they still need to share with a patient?

When they delay sharing information necessary for making a decision with the patient (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the dialogue between doctor and patient?

To ensure the patient understands their role in the decision-making process (C) Signup and view all the answers

When obtaining a patient's consent for healthcare decisions, what approach can be taken?

Recording verbal consent in the patient's notes after ensuring they had the opportunity to consider relevant information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What information must be shared with patients to help them make a decision?

Diagnosis and prognosis, uncertainties about them, options for further investigation, options for treating or managing the condition, potential benefits, risks of harm, and uncertainties about and likelihood of success for each option (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances can a doctor rely on a patient's non-verbal consent?

For quick, minimally or non-invasive interventions such as examinations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should doctors be aware of when recommending an option for treatment or care to a patient?

Their own preferences might influence the advice they give and the language they use (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should doctors not assume when exchanging information with patients about treatment options?

The severity of the patient's condition (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances should you discuss a risk of serious harm with a patient?

When the patient's capacity or insight may be impaired by their condition or the effects of an intervention (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you anticipate and discuss with patients in advance if practical?

The patient's preferences about future options for care (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be discussed at regular intervals as treatment or care progresses?

The options available in case they have changed their mind (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should you encourage patients with a progressive condition to think about?

What they might want to happen if they become unable to make healthcare decisions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should patients be informed about regarding formalizing their wishes?

Ways to formalize their wishes and seeking support and independent advice about it (A) Signup and view all the answers

What must be recorded after discussing with the patient about their future care?

A summary of the patient's wishes and fears (A) Signup and view all the answers

What might make it difficult for some patients to make decisions?

Their capacity or insight being impaired by their condition or the effects of an intervention (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why should you discuss circumstances with patients in advance if practical?

To avoid any distress caused by discussing potential serious harm for the first time in a time-pressured situation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should patients think about if they have a condition likely to impair their capacity as it progresses?

What they might want to happen if they become unable to make healthcare decisions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is important to remember when discussing options with patients in advance?

Even if there's a care plan in place, you should still talk to them about the options available in case they have changed their mind (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is important when encouraging patients with a progressive condition to think about their future healthcare decisions?

Sensitively encouraging them to think about what they might want to happen if they become unable to make healthcare decisions (B) Signup and view all the answers