Realistic medicine (3)

Question 1

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

Answer 1

• 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

Question 2

What 5 questions are patients being encouraged to ask by the chief medical officer?

Answer 2

• 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?