Some questions to ask yourself are: Question: What type of patient is the decision aid designed for? Rationale: Applying evidence across different population groups needs caution. The rate of a...

Some questions to ask yourself are:

Question: What type of patient is the decision aid designed for?

Rationale: Applying evidence across different population groups needs caution. The rate of a particular outcome can change in certain patient subgroups (e.g., age, family history, ethnicity and social circumstances can all have an effect).

Question: What health decision is the tool designed for?

Rationale: It is important to ensure that the tool aligns with the decision facing your patient.

Question: Are the options relevant to the patient's context?

Rationale: Some treatments may not be available or affordable in particular contexts.