Integrating Shared Decision-Making into Undergraduate Oncology Education: A Pedagogical Framework.

ABSTRACT: The integration of shared decision-making (SDM) into undergraduate oncology education represents a critical evolution in medical pedagogy, reflecting the growing complexity and patient-centric focus of contemporary healthcare. This paper introduces a comprehensive pedagogical framework designed to embed SDM within the undergraduate medical curriculum, particularly in oncology, where the multiplicity of treatment options and their profound impact on patient life underscore the necessity of this approach. Grounded in a systematic literature review and aligned with established educational theories, this framework proposes twelve strategic approaches to cultivate future physicians proficient in both clinical acumen and patient-collaborative decision-making. The framework emphasizes real-world

SUBMITTER: Lawson McLean A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11219368 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature