The Paradigm Lens: Informed Consent to Shared Decision Making

Informed consent has long been the cornerstone of medical ethics.
The traditional model of doctor-patient communication has often failed to adequately incorporate patients'
values and preferences into treatment decisions. In " The Paradigm Lens: Informed Consent to
Shared Decision-Making," medical ethicist Steven Kahn explores the evolution of informed consent and the
growing importance of shared decision-making in modern healthcare.

Kahn draws on his experience as a professor in philosophy,...