Event Description

Shared Decision Making: Working in partnership with patients across the cancer pathway.

Topics:

What is Shared Decision Making (SDM) and why is it so important?

Applying SDM when considering frailty with a cancer diagnosis

The importance of SDM for those with a dual diagnosis: living with HIV and cancer

The Research Engagement and Collaborative Health Enquiry (REACHE project) working to integrate people with learning disabilities in research

The importance of SDM in the context of gaining informed consent

Practicalities of SDM- Tools and challenges Lived experience of SDM in cancer care

Enabling SDM through effective communication skills