Victor M. Montori, MD is Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic. He not only is a practicing endocrinologist, researcher, and author but also a recognized expert in evidence-based medicine and shared decision-making. Dr. Montori developed the concept of minimally disruptive medicine and works to advance person-centered care for patients with diabetes and other chronic conditions.
In this podcast, Helen Osborne talks w Dr. Victor Montori about:
- Patient-centered care. How clinicians and patients both bring expertise to this conversation.
- Strategies busy clinicians can use such as setting priorities and advocating for the patient’s agenda.
- Strategies busy patients can use such as bringing in an “extra set of ears” and asking questions
More Ways to Learn
- May C, Montori V, Mair F, “We need minimally disruptive medicine,” BMJ, Volume 339. August 29, 2009.
- Mayo Clinic: Shared Decisions, http://shareddecisions.mayoclinic.org
- Minimally Disruptive Medicine, http://minimallydisruptivemedicine.org
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement Open School: Shared Decision Making, http://www.ihi.org/education/ihiopenschool/resources/Pages/Activities/VictorMontoriSharedDecisionMaking.aspx
Health Literacy from A to Z: Practical Ways to Communicate Your Health Message, Second Edition (Updated 2018), by Helen Osborne. Relevant chapters include: 5, 7, 8, 11, 24, 27, 41.
To read a written transcript, go to http://healthliteracy.com/transcript.asp?PageID=12008
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