Realistic medicine (3) Flashcards

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Why do we want to follow the “Realistic” approach to medicine? (6)

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  • Build a personalised approach to care
  • Change our style to shared decision making
  • Manage risk better
  • “Improve and innovate”
  • Reduce unnecessary variation in practice & outcomes
  • Reduce harm and waste
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What 5 questions are patients being encouraged to ask by the chief medical officer?

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  • Is this test, treatment or procedure really needed?
  • What are the potential benefits and risks?
  • What are the possible side effects?
  • Are there simpler, safer or alternative treatment options?
  • What would happen if I did nothing?
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