Shared Decision Making

Dr. Garret Rock, Dr. Ali Hall, Dr. Dave. Elton, and others discuss shared decision making: what it is, why it matters for clinical outcomes, and how you can better incorporate shared decision making into your practice.

Meet the Presenters

Dr. Ali Hall, DPT, SCS

Dr. Eric Cram, DC

Cram Chiropractic & Wellness

Dr. Trenton Scott, DC

Scott Family Health

Dr. Dave Elton, DC

CEO of Arete Networks

Dr. Garret Rock, DC

CEO of Arete Services

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Shared Decision Making

Photo Credit: Ali Hall Photography

Special thanks to the following for hosting Part 1 of this series:

Summary

Part 1: Giddy Up

Dr. Garret Rock visits one of his favorite places to discuss what riding horses has in common with helping patients make decisions, and why you should care about shared decision making (and get great at it). Hint: providers that prioritize shared decision making get better clinical outcomes.

Part 2: Discussing Care Options

Dr. Dave Elton and Dr. Garret Rock talk about the discussion of care options with patients, a critical point in the shared decision making process. Dr. Elton reviews the data on first provider seen and how that data can inform your discussions with patients.

Part 3: When To Alter the Care Path & Managing the Discussion

Dr. Garret Rock discusses when to alter a patient's care path, including: (1) how to identify when expectations may be misaligned, and (2) what to do when when misalignment happens.

Part 4: Shared Decision Making in Practice

Dr. Garret Rock shares snippets of his conversations with Dr. Eric Cram and Dr. Trenton Scott. He highlights five key things that these experienced practitioners do that facilitate the shared decision making process, leading to better patient results and more loyal long-term relationships.