Insurance Basics: Shared Decision Making
We often rely on our doctors to tell us what care we need. But to get the best care, you and your doctor should make decisions together. This process is called “shared decision making”.
Palliative care is medical care that tries to relieve discomfort and stress for people with serious illnesses. It focuses on improving quality of life for patients and their families. Palliative care doesn’t try to cure the illness.
To get the best care, it helps if you and your doctor make decisions together. The process is called "shared decision making." This article suggests ways to talk to your doctor about three common health problems where there may be no clear, "right" option. They are uterine fibroids, type 2 diabetes and slow-growing prostate cancer. These are examples of preference-sensitive conditions.
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Most plans have provider "networks", or a group of doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers who agree to accept the amount your plan pays. If you see providers outside the network, you'll probably pay more.
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Before you choose a new health plan, make sure it covers the doctors, hospitals, services and medicines that you use the most.