Gaps in Patient-Centered Decision-Making Related to Complex Surgery

The main result of this study is that surgeons agree that patients prefer to make their own health decisions after considering their physician’s opinion, rather than having the physician make decisions for them. However, the study also revealed gaps in patient-centered decision-making, as only a small percentage of surgeons assessed patient preferences regarding decision-making and information needs. Additionally, a focus on providing clinical and biological information to surgeons may help enhance patient experience and outcomes in complex surgical procedures.