Patient decision aids

Our PDAs should be used to inform conversations between a person and their healthcare professional, supporting them to make informed choices in line with their personal values and preferences. This is called shared decision making.

Our process guide outlines how we develop our PDAs.

PDAs by condition

Cancer

Lynch syndrome: should I take aspirin to reduce my chance of getting bowel cancer?

Medicines to reduce the risk of cancer in people with a family history of breast cancer

Intrabeam radiotherapy for treating early breast cancer

Cardiovascular conditions (heart disease and stroke)

How do I control my blood pressure? Lifestyle options and choice of medicines

Should I take a statin?

Surgery after a stroke (decompressive hemicraniotomy)

Diabetes and other endocrine (hormone-related) conditions

Type 2 diabetes: agreeing my blood glucose (HbA1c) target

Bisphosphonates for treating osteoporosis

Digestive tract conditions

Long term heartburn treatment 

Gynaecological conditions and abortion

Menopause: HRT and the likelihood of some medical conditions - a discussion aid

Choosing between medical or surgical abortion

Hormone treatment for endometriosis symptoms – what are my options?

Surgery for stress urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse

Treating complications from mesh used for stress urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse

Infections

Cystitis (urinary tract infection, UTI): taking an antibiotic

Reducing the chance of recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI)

Mental health and nervous system conditions

Should I stop my benzodiazepine or z-drug?

Antipsychotic medicines for treating agitation, aggression and distress in people living with dementia

Enteral (tube) feeding for people living with severe dementia

Respiratory (lung) conditions

Asthma inhalers and climate change