Using Numerical Comparisons to Help Patients Make Choices

JAMA 2026

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Authors: Ellen M. Peters, Nadine S. Jennings
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2026.0006
Cited by: 0
References: 10

Abstract

This JAMA Insights explores how using numerical comparisons during patient-clinician encounters can help patients better understand their clinical situation and inform their decision-making.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Health Literacy and Information Accessibility Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA
Volume
335
Issue
15
Pages
1353–1353
Publication date
4 March 2026
Language
EN