Listen "Equipping Patients for Shared Decision-Making | Estelle Jobson"
Episode Synopsis
Join us for an empowering conversation with Estelle Jobson, EUPATI Fellow and patient expert living with endometriosis, about equipping patients for shared decision-making.Estelle is a founding patient partner at Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) programme, PartnerREC, and a seasoned communications professional with an MSc in Publishing from NYU. With decades of experience supporting patient-centric research and serving as a patient reviewer for the British Medical Journal, Estelle brings a unique perspective on navigating the healthcare system and empowering patients to take charge of their medical journeys. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of shared decision-making—what it really means for patients and providers, why it is so rare, and how it can transform healthcare outcomes. Estelle shares her personal story, highlights the barriers patients face, and introduces practical tools to help patients get the most out of their medical consultations. Chapters:00:00:00 - Introductions00:01:27 - Defining shared decision-making00:08:35 - Estelle's story and motivations00:15:47 - Importance of patient choice00:20:21 - Barriers to shared decision-making00:27:03 - Tools that aid shared decision-making00:42:56 - A collaborative approach to lifestyle changes00:46:55 - Estelle's dream for patient care00:51:35 - Estelle's advice for patients and stakeholders00:55:24 - Reflections with Caitlin and ClarindaResources and abbreviations:SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) TeamSTEPPS (Team Strategies & Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety) Ready Steady Go ProgrammeAsk Me 3 Not Just Patients episode with Dr. Victor Montori: Embracing Shared Decision-Making in Patient Care Have feedback or suggestions for us? We'd love to hear from you!Website: notjustpatients.comLinkedIn: Not Just PatientsEmail: [email protected]