African American Patients' Perspectives on Medical Decision Making
Archives of Internal MedicinePublished 8 March 2004
Alexia M. Torke, Giselle Corbie‐Smith, William T. Branch
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Although traditional models of informed consent have emphasized providing patients with information to guide autonomous decision making, patients may want this information for other reasons and want their provider to participate in making medical decisions.
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Although traditional models of informed consent have emphasized providing patients with information to guide autonomous decision making, patients may want this information for other reasons. Fully informing patients about their medical condition increases understanding and provides reassurance. Because many of these patients want their provider to participate in making medical decisions, he or she should not only provide information but should also provide guidance to the patient.
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