Providers can access a variety of shared decision-making (SDM) tools adopted by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND). These collaborative tools, utilized by both clinicians and patients, are recognized as the standard of care within the medical profession. Employing these tools and techniques can potentially enhance patient health outcomes
Some of the SDM tools available include:
- Electronic, interactive and paper-based decision aids
- Risk calculators
- Storyboards
- Videos in multiple languages
Additional decision aids found in literature resources
Shared Decision-Making Aids
BCBSND acknowledges the Shared Decision Making National Resource Center as SDM tools which promote and provide shared decision-making through evidenced-based patient decision aids and techniques. Some of the tools available for various medical and behavioral health conditions include:
- Cardiovascular Primary Prevention
- Chest Pain
- Depression Medication
- Diabetes Medication
- Osteoporosis
- Smoking Cessation Around the Time of Surgery
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
And more
To view the complete list of tools access: Tools – care that fits.
Our Commitment
By sharing these decision-making aids, tools and resources with our provider community, BCBSND has adopted these SDMs’ from national sources. This aid will be annually reviewed by BCBSND for recommendations on implementation and monitoring strategies for continued support of your patients, our members.
This tool was developed by the Mayo Clinic Shared Decision-Making National Resource Center. The Resource Center was established by the Wiser Choices Program within the Knowledge and Evaluation Research (KER) Unit at Mayo Clinic. This tool has been tested in clinical trials and aligns with the latest International Patient Decision Aid Standards (IPDAS) standards. Here is the reference Mayo Clinic Shared Decision Making National Resource Center – care that fits.
Working with Your Patients
Providers and patients each bring unique expertise and experience to the table when making important clinical decisions. Providers have knowledge about diseases, tests and treatments, while patients offer insights into their bodies, circumstances and life and health care goals.
Shared decision-making involves forming a partnership based on empathy, exchanging information about available options, deliberating potential consequences and reaching decisions by consensus. This approach can improve patient outcomes in situations where multiple options exist, and patient preferences are relevant.
*Elwyn G & Durand M. Mastering Shared Decision Making: The When, Why and How. Accessed online at https://www.ebsco.com/sites/g/files/nabnos191/files/acquiadam-assets/66751298.pdf
