A cardiac surgeon is informing a patient and his wife about the risks and benefits of a coronary bypass surgery to treat the man’s acute heart disease. The surgeon wants to take a collaborative approach in which the patient ultimately decides about the treatment, with the support of the provider. Which of the following behaviors would undermine such a partnership?
The surgeon describes the risks and benefits of the surgery, being careful not to share her opinion that the surgery is the best option for long-term heart health.
