Decision support

Decision Support is a way to help your patients make important health care decisions that align with their personal goals and values. It is especially helpful for patients facing decisions about newly diagnosed conditions or chronic diseases. Patients may use the decision support tool below on their own or with your help. Patients may also contact a HealthPartners member advocate trained to coach them through this guide.

Simple and easy to use.

Decision Support can be used for any health decision. Some examples include:

• Should I have surgery or physical therapy for knee pain?
• Do I continue working while I have chemotherapy?
• I need to do something about my low back pain – but what?

The Ottawa Personal Decision Guide is a decision-making aid that helps patients:

• Clarify decisions and treatment options
• Identify their values
• Recognize things that influence the decision
• Plan for next steps.

For more information about the Ottawa Decision Guide, visit the Ottawa health research institute.