Cancer Screening Decisions: A Patient-Centered Approach

Are you overwhelmed by conflicting information about cancer screening tests? Deciding when, or if, to undergo screening has never been more challenging. As a patient, it’s essential to make informed decisions about your health. That’s where Cancer Screening Decisions: A Patient-Centered Approach comes in – a unique, visual resource designed to empower patients and clinicians alike.

A Hands-on Tool for Informed Decision-Making

This innovative book is not just another medical resource; it’s a collaborative tool for patients and clinicians to work together in making personalized care decisions. By using clear, colorful graphics and easy-to-understand explanations, Cancer Screening Decisions helps patients weigh the pros and cons of cancer screenings for the four most common cancers: breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate.

A Visual Approach to Shared Decision-Making

The book’s spiral-bound design allows patients to easily view information as the book stands vertically, making it a convenient and engaging resource. Patient-facing pages feature image-rich, easy-to-understand content, while provider-facing pages offer step-by-step talking points, clear explanations of complex concepts, and effective communication strategies for each type of screening.

Benefits of Cancer Screening Decisions

• Empowers patients to make informed decisions about their health
• Enhances patient-provider communication and participation in care options
• Reduces decisional conflict by aligning choices with personal values
• Provides an efficient and effective way to personalize care in busy practices

What You’ll Find Inside

• A primer on shared decision-making
• Pros and cons of each screening under discussion
• Simple, evidence-based infographics that make cancer screening data easy to understand
• Desktop flip design for dual use between patient and clinician
• Patient-facing pages that distill complex information into helpful visuals and graphics
• Clinician-facing pages that serve as practical guides for facilitating challenging conversations

With Cancer Screening Decisions: A Patient-Centered Approach, you’ll be equipped to make informed choices about your health and work collaboratively with your healthcare team to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Product Details

• ASIN: 1496359259
• Publisher: LWW; 1st edition (November 17, 2017)
• Language: English
• Spiral-bound: 64 pages
• ISBN-10: 9781496359254
• ISBN-13: 978-1496359254