Although most older Americans prefer to actively participate in making health care decisions, those with four or more chronic conditions are less likely to prefer active decision making. Researchers ...

In general, all adults, regardless of diagnosis or condition, should be presumed competent to consent to participation in research unless there is evidence of serious disability that would impair ...

Can power structures be optimized? The issue of transforming power structures, decision-making circuits and symbolic recognition within organizations is now central to the social sciences applied to ...

Many seriously ill patients receive much of their care at home from one or more family members. However, shared decision making (SDM)—the collaborative process whereby clinicians and patients work ...

Decisions are the lifeblood of business. From the c-suite to frontline employees, decisions are constantly being made at all levels within organizations. Some are consequential and irreversible, but ...

Consensus decision-making fosters collaboration but can slow progress if not managed effectively. Balancing consensus with leadership ensures efficiency without sacrificing inclusivity and engagement.