Using Numerical Comparisons to Help Patients Make Choices

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.

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JAMA
Published
2026-03-04
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2026.0006
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Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
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Using Numerical Comparisons to Help Patients Make Choices

Ellen Peters, Nadine S. Jennings
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Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
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Using Numerical Comparisons to Help Patients Make Choices

Ellen Peters, Nadine S. Jennings
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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.

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University of Oregon (US), Waterford Institute (US), Oregon Center For Applied Science (United States) (US)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 38%
Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
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