Journal of general internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Patients' Preference for Participation in Medical Decision-Making: Secondary Analysis of the BEDSIDE-OUTSIDE Trial.
Patients may prefer different levels of involvement in decision-making regarding their medical care which may influence their medical knowledge. ⋯ Patients with active DCP have lower trust in the healthcare team and lower overall satisfaction despite similar perceived medical knowledge. The knowledge of a patient's DCP may help to individualize patient-centered care. A personalized approach may improve the patient-physician relationship and increase patients' satisfaction with medical care.