shared decision-making

noun
UK /ʃeəd dɪˈsɪʒən ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
US /ʃerd dɪˈsɪʒən ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

When people talk together and choose something as a team.

The doctor and the patient used shared decision-making to pick the best treatment.

SYNONYMS

joint decision-makingcollaborative decision-makingparticipatory decision-makingconsensus decision-making

RELATED WORDS

collaborationconsultationpartnershipconsentcommunication

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A healthcare approach where clinicians and patients decide together using the best evidence.

Shared decision-making helps patients feel respected when choosing between treatments.

3. A management style where leaders and team members agree on choices together.

The company adopted shared decision-making for planning new projects.

4. A teaching method where students and teachers set learning goals jointly.

Shared decision-making in class gave students more ownership of their work.