Version: 1.0.1 | Published: 1 Dec 2025 | Updated: 2 days ago

Shared Decision Making

Dataset

Summary

Type:
Information standards
Topics:
Key care information
Care Settings:
  • Community health
  • Dentistry
  • Hospital
  • Social care
  • Urgent and Emergency Care

Documentation

Description:

The aim of the standard is to support the widespread adoption and use of Shared Decision Making with an information standard which:

  • Defines what should be recorded in a person's record about a shared decision
  • Supports ongoing discussions and provides an audit trail
  • Supports good professional practice as set out in the General Medical Council (GMC) and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance on Shared Decision Making.