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This research examines how numerical comparisons can enhance patient understanding and decision-making in clinical settings.

March 6, 2026JAMA0 citations

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Using Numerical Comparisons to Help Patients Make Choices

EPEllen PetersUniversity of Oregon NJNadine S. JenningsWaterford Institute

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This research examines how numerical comparisons can enhance patient understanding and decision-making in clinical settings.
Analysis of patient-clinician interactions
Focus on the use of numerical data in discussions
Evaluation of patient comprehension and preference
Patients reported improved understanding of their health situations
Decision-making confidence increased with numerical comparisons
Higher satisfaction with clinician interactions noted when numbers were used

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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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Peters et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

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