Shared Decision-Making for Marginal Kidney Transplants: a Review of Health Communication and Risk Assessment Manuscript for Submission to Current Transplantation Reports

Key Points

• Shared decision-making enhances patient autonomy in marginal kidney transplants, leading to better acceptance of risks.
• Effective health communication can improve understanding, and thus, clinical outcomes related to transplant eligibility.
• This review analyzes multiple studies focusing on risk assessment tools used in the decision-making process.
• Insights into decision aids emphasize their role in facilitating informed choices, suggesting a need for incorporation in care protocols.