Fulford, K. W. M.. (2011) Bringing together values-based and evidence-based medicine : UK Department of Health initiatives in the ‘personalization’ of care. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, Volume 17 (Number 2). pp. 341-343. ISSN 1356-1294

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Abstract

Rationale

Person-centred medicine depends on combining best research evidence with the unique values (including the preferences, concerns, needs and wishes) of individual patients and their families.

Aims and objectives:

The paper gives a brief introduction to values-based practice as a new approach to incorporating patients' values into clinical decision making alongside best research evidence as derived from evidence-based practice.

Method:

The role of values-based practice as a partner to evidence-based practice is illustrated through a series of policy, training and service development initiatives in mental health from the UK Department of Health in London.

Results:

These initiatives have supported person-centred developments in key areas of mental health practice including, (1) the use of involuntary treatment; and (2) a shared approach of assessment. Early moves are underway to extend values-based practice to other areas of health care beyond mental health.

Conclusion:

Values-based practice offers a new approach to incorporating patients' unique values into clinical decision making that is complementary to evidence-based practice as a resource for person-centred medicine.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Philosophy Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Medical care -- Great Britain, Involuntary treatment -- Great Britain, Mental illness -- Diagnosis -- Great Britain, Medical policy -- Great Britain, Evidence-based medicine, Medical protocols -- Great Britain, Clinical medicine -- Decision making, Physician and patient
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:	1356-1294
Official Date:	April 2011
Volume:	Volume 17
Number:	Number 2
Page Range:	pp. 341-343
Identification Number:	10.1111/j.1365-2753.2010.01578.x
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/41730

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