
Enhancing and Implementation of Shared Decision-Making (SDM) in Rheumatology Practice: Tools, Skills & Implementation
The workshop agenda and associated costs will be provided in due course. Time29 Oct 0900-1245 Cost$TBC Synopsis Background & RationaleShared decision-making (SDM) is a key element of patient-centered care, enabling patients and clinicians to collaborate on making informed choices that align with patients’ values, preferences, and the best available evidence. Research shows that SDM improves engagement, satisfaction, outcomes, and may reduce unwarranted variation in care. In rheumatology, where treatment choices often involve necessary trade-offs (e.g., efficacy vs. safety, long-term monitoring,


