We’re all guilty of putting off that big decision because our brains can’t stop focusing on potential negative outcomes.

What exactly is shared decision making and why is it important to know? As a starting point to understanding the new vaccine ...

The CDC's shared decision-making approach for vaccinations is misunderstood, leading to public confusion and potential undermining of vaccine confidence. Surveys show many Americans incorrectly ...

Groundbreaking research is shifting the understanding of human decision-making processes by highlighting the importance of goal-oriented rewards. Groundbreaking research from UC Berkeley's Department ...

Last week I shared thoughts on what happens when we postpone decisions, and many of you asked how to make good and better decisions. So here are some ideas that I hope you will find useful. Decisions ...

This analysis found the complex decision-making process of lung cancer screening among eligible individuals is infused with 3 principal themes that may influence how primary care physicians approach ...

Patients today are more involved in their healthcare choices than ever before, and gaining access to accurate, relevant and easily understandable information can help empower them to make more ...

Delivering high-quality care starts with understanding what matters most to each patient. Clinicians can’t choose treatments that match patients’ priorities and values until they engage with them. The ...

Advances in the environmental health sciences – from high-throughput cell-based in vitro studies to environment-wide association studies – have led to new approaches to understanding the toxicity of ...

Many of the teens with whom I work struggle with indecision. Reasons for their difficulty with making a choice include that they feel inexperienced, worry about making the wrong choice, are concerned ...