UNC Working Group on Risk, Communication, and Health Care Decision-Making

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Educational Materials and Decision Aids

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Educational Materials and Decision Aids:

Colon Cancer:

Colon Cancer Screening Patient Education Video (Cited in Annals of Internal Medicine, 2000, Vol. 133 No.10)
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CHOICE Homepage - Decision Aids, Publications, and Surveys

CDC CHOICE - CHOICE Decision Aid Video
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CHOICE Patient Education Video - Communicating Health Options through Interactive Computer Education: Screening for Colon Cancer (Most Recent Version © 2007)

CRCCHOICE.org - CHOICE Survey

Decisions Involving Cancer Prevention in the Elderly (DICE) Decision Aid - An educational tool for older adults to decide if colon cancer screening is right for them. This version is tailored for women 80 years and older.

Decisions Involving Cancer Prevention in the Elderly (DICE) Decision Aid Revised for Low Literacy - An educational tool for older adults to decide if colon cancer screening is right for them.

Comparison of DICE Decision Aids - A document detailing and comparing readibility scores for the DICE Decision Aid and the DICE Decision Aid for Low Literacy Individuals

 

Coronary Artery Disease:

Heart Disease Prevention - A tool for improving communication and decision-making about heart disease prevention.

Heart Failure:

Managing Your Heart with Heart Failure

PSA:

The PSA Decision: Is testing for prostate cancer right for you? - PSA.pdf

Providing Care for Prostate Patients - A 120 page notebook developed by the Sutter Health Cancer Service Line: Prostate Committee that provides general information on prostate cancer, treatment and surgery options, and prioritizing goals for treatment and outcomes. Coping and recovering from side effects of prostate cancer are also explained. A section of frequently asked questions, resources and glossary are also provided to help the patient. This version was slightly modified from the original version for use at UNC.
Introduction
Chapter 1: Organizing My Care
Chapter 2: Understanding my Diagnosis (Basic Education)
Chapter 3: Treatment Options
Chapter 4: Prioritizing Goals for Treatment and Outcomes
Chapter 5: Surgery Options
Chapter 6: Radiation Oncology
Chapter 7: Medical Oncology
Chapter 8: Clinicial Trials
Chapter 9: Integrative Health
Chapter 10: Coping
Chapter 11: My General Health
Chapter 12: Recovery & Coping with the Effects of Prostate Cancer Side Effects
Chapter 13: Financial Matters
Chapter 14: Inspiration
Chapter 15: Just for Partners
Chapter 16: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Chapter 17: Resources
Chapter 18: Glossary