Sharing the Decision Slide Set: Slide 37

Talking Points and Text Description of Slide

Slide 37 — Shared Decision Making for Other Clinical Decisions

Talking Points

Shared decision making for prostate cancer is similar to many other clinical decisions, including choosing among:

• Sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and/or fecal occult blood test for colorectal cancer screening.
• Metformin and/or lifestyle changes for glucose intolerance.
• Treatments for ischemic heart disease.
• Hormone replacement therapies or no therapy.

Sources: Screening for Colorectal Cancer: Recommendations and Rationale; The prevention or delay of type 2 diabetes; Knowler et al., 2002; Liao et al., 1996; Morgan et al., 2000; Hormone Replacement Therapy for Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions: Recommendations and Rationale.

Text Description of Slide

Please refer to the "Talking Points" above.