Psychiatric services : a journal of the American Psychiatric Association
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Shared decision making is advocated as a way of involving patients in medical decisions, but it can be achieved only when both patients and physicians commit to sharing decisions. This study explored psychiatrists' views of shared decision making in schizophrenia treatment. ⋯ It should be clarified whether and how patients with schizophrenia can be empowered and educated so they can share important treatment decisions.