Table 1 Charles' et al model of medical decision-making*
From: Clinical decision-making: physicians' preferences and experiences
| Â | Paternalism | Shared decision-making | Consumerism |
|---|---|---|---|
Information transfer | 1-way: From doctor to patient, minimum necessary for informed consent | 2-way: doctor provides all medical information needed for decision-making, patient provides information about health utilities | 1-way: From doctor to patient, all medical information needed for decision-making |
Deliberation | Physician alone, or with other physicians | Physician and Patient (plus potential others) | Patient (plus potential others) |
Decision about implementing treatment | Physician | Physician and Patient | Patient |