The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Shared decision making and risk communication in practice: a qualitative study of GPs' experiences.
Important barriers to the wider implementation of shared decision making remain. The experiences of professionals who are skilled in this approach may identify how to overcome these barriers. ⋯ The promotion of 'patient involvement' appears likely to continue. Professionals appear receptive to this, and willing to acquire the relevant skills. Strategies for wider implementation of patient involvement could address how consultations are scheduled in primary care, and raise consumers' expectations or desires for involvement.