April 7, 2026 · Anaesthesia · DOI: 10.1111/anae.70205

PeriOperative Quality Initiative consensus statement recommendations on the definitions, aims and delivery of shared decision-making for major surgery

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The authors aimed to develop clinical practice recommendations for implementing shared decision-making in peri-operative care, particularly for patients facing complex surgical decisions. Through an international consensus process involving a multidisciplinary group of experts and consumer advisors, they established 25 recommendations, including a definition of 'universal shared decision-making' and criteria for specialized services for patients needing additional support. This consensus statement is intended to enhance the consistency and effectiveness of shared decision-making in surgical contexts.

Debra Leung, Alf Collins, Jennifer Philip, Michael P W Grocott, Bernhard Riedel, Denny Z H Levett, PeriOperative Quality Initiative XVIII (POQI XVIII) Workgroup

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