Shared Decision Making Questionnaire Doctor Version (SDM-Q-Doc)

Evaluates shared decision making from the physician perspective.

Answer based on the current patient encounter.

Questionnaire items

Nine statements related to the decision-making in your consultation with the current patient are listed below. For each statement please indicate how much you agree or disagree.

1. I made clear to my patient that a decision needs to be made.

2. I wanted to know exactly how my patient wants to be involved in making the decision.

3. I told my patient that there are different options for treating his or her medical condition.

4. I precisely explained the advantages and disadvantages of the treatment options to my patient.

5. I helped my patient understand all the information.

6. I asked my patient which treatment option he or she prefers.

7. My patient and I thoroughly weighed the different treatment options.

8. My patient and I selected a treatment option together.

9. My patient and I reached an agreement on how to proceed.

Supplementary notes (not scored)

[Example] Please indicate which health complaint/problem/illness the consultation was about:

[Example] Please indicate which decision was made:

Please complete all required fields first.

Important Notice

This resource is intended for educational purposes only and is intended for US healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals should use independent medical judgment. All decisions regarding patient care must be handled by a healthcare professional and be made based on the unique needs of each patient.