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Shared Decision Making

  • An older man wearing a black suit and white shirt speaks on camera. A caption identifies him as Don Bukstein, MD, an allergist and immunologist at Allergy Asthma Sinus Center, Wisconsin, and a member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

    Ask the Allergist: The Value of Shared Decision Making

    Dr. Don Bukstein answers the Ask the Allergist question: how can doctors and patients have a shared conversation to determine the best treatment plan?

  • Two Black women doing a video call. One is an asthma coach professional and she is showing the other woman how to manager her asthma.

    New Asthma Tool Determines Best Treatment Options

    The Shared Decision Making Tool encourages patients and clinicians to work together to improve self-management skills, choose the best treatment plan and increase adherence.

  • An older man wearing a black suit and white shirt speaks on camera. A caption identifies him as Don Bukstein, MD, an allergist and immunologist at Allergy Asthma Sinus Center, Wisconsin, and a member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

    Partnerships in Shared Decision Making

    Dr. Don Bukstein reviewed the prevalence/economic impact of allergic rhinitis (AR), also known as hay fever, and shared decision making for AR.

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Shared Decision Making

Open communication between patients and their healthcare providers is crucial in the management of asthma, allergies and eczema symptoms and treatment. Shared decision making encourages patients to work together with their doctors to choose the best treatment plan, improve follow-through on taking medications and improve self-management skills. Learn about how you can take an active role in managing your health by using free shared decision making tools.

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