Partnering with Patients: Shared Decisions in COVID-19 Care
Evaluating a patient’s likelihood of severe illness requires weighing medical history, comorbidities, vaccination status, and current symptom severity. PA Yoke demonstrates how to present this information clearly so patients can engage in their own care decisions. She highlights how shared decision-making builds trust, improves adherence, and aligns care with patient goals. This final video ties together the themes of early identification, effective treatment, and collaborative care for better COVID-19 outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
- Patient conversations should include discussions of risk, vaccination, and treatment.
- Use shared decision making to arrive at consensus with patients.
- The SHARE approach is a framework that can enhance shared decision making.
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References and Additional Resources:
CDC. Benefits of Getting Vaccinated. COVID-19. Published June 11, 2025. Accessed August 12, 2025. https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/benefits.html
CDC. Underlying Conditions and the Higher Risk for Severe. COVID-19. Published May 7, 2025. Accessed August 12, 2025. https://www.cdc.gov/covid/hcp/clinical-care/underlying-conditions.html
Talking to Patients About Long COVID. Aafp.org. Published March 17, 2025. Accessed August 12, 2025. https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/covid19/long-covid-discussion.pdf
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