Patient decision aids are tools that help patients, care-givers and families become involved in decision making around difficult health care issues. They are designed to complement, rather than replace, the advice given by a health care practitioner.
Got It, Hide thisThis patient decision aid helps women considering hormone replacement therapy for their menopausal symptoms decide on whether to use hormone therapy or try other treatments by comparing the benefits, risks and side effects of both options.
Menopause, hot flashes, sleep problems, osteoporosis, hormone therapy, vaginal lubricants, estrogen cream, antidepressant medicine, blood pressure medicine
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Rated on: 6/12/2018 9:17:39 AM
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