Shared Decision-Making Sandwich

During clinical conversations with patients, we can use the “shared decision-making sandwich” to build rapport and trust, center clients in the conversation, provide relevant information in a way that is digestible, and assist patient to integrate information. 

 

The sandwich contains three components:

Acknowledgement (top piece of bread)

Content/Information (“filling” of the sandwich)

Follow up question (bottom piece of bread)

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Click on the photos below for specific counseling skills and additional information relevant to each of the "sandwich" components.