Shared decision-making can make a real difference in your care. It is a collaborative approach that helps you and your doctor work together to find treatment solutions that fit your needs, lifestyle, and goals. There are a lot of benefits to this approach.
Empowerment
It empowers you to actively particpate in your CIDP care plan
Trust
Foster trust and collaboration to inform decisions you make with your healthcare team
Confidence
Help you reach your treatment goals and enhance your overall confidence and satisfaction with your care
Setting goals means thinking about what’s important to you. It’s helpful to break your goals down into short- and long-term milestones, so that progress can be recognized at each step along your path.
Short-term goals are goals that are focused on your immediate needs. Some examples include understanding your diagnosis, feeling better, and experiencing fewer symptoms.
Long-term goals are those aimed at helping you live a full life over time. These might include regaining functionality and independence, reducing your treatment burden, or improving your overall quality of life.
Once you've thought about your goals, talk with your doctor about them. The conversation can help your doctor understand what's important to you. Use these questions to get started:
Remember, shared decision-making helps you to actively participate in your care plan, builds trust and collaboration, helps you reach your treatment goals, and enhances your overall confidence and satisfaction with your care. Talk to your doctor today and build a plan together.
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