From: On speaking terms: a Delphi study on shared decision-making in maternity care
Step 1. | Choice talk, introducing that a decision-making needs to be made and exploring what role the woman wants to play. |
Step 2. | Option talk, exploring the woman’s values and preferences, informing her about the options and its consequences, deliberating with her and involving her partner or significant others. |
Step 3. | Decision talk, making the final decision, safeguarding the woman’s sense of autonomy, clarity over the decision and informing other professionals involved in the care for the woman. |