Reporter CME — test questions

1. Shared patient decision-making requires:

   1. a patient who is fully informed about the risks and benefits of treatment options
   2. an involved patient and family members if appropriate
   3. a process that involves both the physician and patient
   4. all of the above
    
   
   

2. Conditions such as chronic back pain, early-stage breast cancer, and early-stage prostate cancer are often seen as ideal opportunities to use a shared decision approach to patient education and consent.

   1. true
   2. false
    
   
   

3. Decision aids for patients may include:

   1. websites, videos, computer software
   2. worksheets designed to help patient identify values
   3. decision coaching facilitated by the physician or a physician's staff member
   4. all of the above
    
   
   

4. Texas physicians are required to present information that the average, reasonable patient would want to know in giving or withholding consent.

   1. true
   2. false
    
   
   

5. Potential benefits of a shared decision model include:

   1. a greater degree of protection from litigation if an adverse event occurs
   2. increased patient compliance with physician recommendations
   3. a positive physician-patient relationship
   4. well-informed patients who are more likely to follow treatment regimens
   5. all of the above
    
   
   

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Date: 02-04-2012

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