This is a term used to support people accessing healthcare services to discuss what is right for them. Moving away from ‘doctor knows best’ to 'it's ok to ask' and be involved in the shared decisions about what treatment options may be available and what may be best for you. This includes whether or not it is right to be prescribed some medicines.  

Move information about this is available on the Realistic Medicines Webpages including some short animations. 

Realistic Medicine – Shared decision making, reducing harm, waste and tackling unwarranted variation 

Reduce harm and waste 

Published: 06/06/2024 09:57