Shared decision-making in

the Melbourne MD

Steve TrumbleLisa Cheshire, Helen Feniger, Margie Fulton, Eleanor

Flynn, Liz McCarthy, Lena Sanci

Doctor of Medicine

MD Graduate AttributesThe ability to communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds including the ability to listen to, respond to, inform and understand the patient’s perspective

The ability to formulate an evidence-based and cost effective management plan in collaboration with the patient

An understanding of the principles of health literacy and a willingness and ability to contribute to the health education of the community

An understanding of and respect for the rights of patients including patient choice, dignity and privacy

The ability to advocate appropriately on behalf of the patient

Self

Knowledge

Patients

Medical Profession

Systems of Health Care

Society

Doctor of Medicine

Foundations of Biomedical ScienceFoundations of Biomedical Science

Principles of Clinical Practice 1Principles of Clinical Practice 1

Principles of Clinical Practice 2Principles of Clinical Practice 2

ResearchResearch

Women’sWomen’s Children’sChildren’s

TransitionTransition

Mental HealthMental Health AgedCareAgedCare GPGP

1

2

3

4

The Melbourne MD

EoLEoL PCMPCMCompetence, involuntary RxCompetence, involuntary Rx

FCM, chronic pain, Gillick

FCM, chronic pain, Gillick

Contraception, Birth planning; fetal anomaly

Contraception, Birth planning; fetal anomaly

Research ethicsResearch ethicsHealth literacyHealth literacy

Informed consent

Informed consent Patient safetyPatient safety

Ethical & Professional Practice (EP2)Ethical & Professional Practice (EP2)

Doctor of Medicine

Challenges

• Role modelling• Peripheral participation• The competent novice• The imperative of sharing decisions

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