Abstract
General practitioners (GPs) and patients find it difficult to talk about risk of future disease, especially when patients have asymptomatic conditions, and treatment options are unlikely to cause immediate perceptible improvements in well-being. Further studies in risk communication training are needed. Aim:1) to systematically develop, describe and evaluate a complex intervention comprising a training programme for GPs in risk communication and shared decision-making, 2) to evaluate the effect of the training programme on real-life consultations between GPs and patients with high cholesterol levels, and 3) to evaluate patients' reactions during and after the consultations.
Original language | English |
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Journal | BMC Family Practice |
Volume | 11 |
Pages (from-to) | 70 |
ISSN | 1471-2296 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 22 Sept 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |