Post 104: How Do I Weigh Risks and Benefits to Make the Best Possible Medical Decisions?

With some health situations, the path forward may not be straightforward. We may feel anxious about making the "wrong decision."

In my book Own Your Care: A Family Guide to Navigating Complex Illness, Changing Health, or Unexpected Prognosis, I use the story of a former patient (details changed to protect patient privacy) to illustrate how we can use our values as a guide for making difficult medical decisions.

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