22 | Chapter 1 Figure 3. Overview of anatomy after a total laryngectomy. This image has been used with permission from Atos Medical AB Shared Decision Making Shared Decision Making (SDM) has evolved from a novel concept to a core component of patient-centered care, emphasizing the partnership between patients and healthcare providers in making health decisions. Initially emerging in the late 20th century in response to a growing recognition of patient autonomy and the ethical imperative for informed consent, SDM has grown in importance as healthcare has become more complex, with an increased focus on patient rights and the recognition that patients’
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