Stop the silent misdiagnosis: patients’ preferences matter

@article{Mulley2012StopTS,
  title={Stop the silent misdiagnosis: patients’ preferences matter},
  author={Albert G. Mulley and Chris Trimble and Glyn Elwyn},
  journal={BMJ : British Medical Journal},
  year={2012},
  volume={345}
}
Correct treatment recommendations require accurate diagnosis not only of the medical condition but of patients’ treatment preferences. Al Mulley, Chris Trimble, and Glyn Elwyn outline how to ensure that preferences are not misdiagnosed 
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