{
  "abstract": "Although I share McNally’s vision for better communication with patients in the consent process and her concern that a substantial number of patients regret having an operation, I am disappointed by her use of the term “shared” decision making.1 I am aware that the academic literature relating to shared decision making is huge, and so it is ingrained in our thinking, but use of the term gives surgeons the mindset that they have a part in making the decision.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Newcastle upon Tyne, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Leslie Hamilton"
    }
  ],
  "title": "Patient decision making should be supported, not shared",
  "uid": "f1cd3121-349d-5a12-80f0-2ef8e2852f76"
}