Whitney, Simon
Institution: Baylor College of Medicine
Grant Title: A New Approach to the
Allocation of Decisional Authority
Grant Number: K08 HS011289
Duration: 4 years (2000-2004)
Total Award: $491,400
Project Description: This project has 4 main
goals:
- To develop and refine the theoretical model characterizing the appropriate allocation of decisional authority between patient and physician based on the underlying characteristics of the decision in question.
- To develop and validate a measure of decisional authority, for use by patients and physicians, so that the theoretical model can be tested empirically.
- To conduct a series of descriptive studies, using the measure of decisional authority, to test specific hypotheses regarding preferences for decisional authority.
- Based on observations from 3 above, to prepare an R01 application to extend the work.
Career Goals: Dr. Whitney is a family
physician with 12 years' experience in private practice. He is also a law school graduate and served a
one-year fellowship in biomedical ethics. He desires further training to provide
him with a greater understanding of the methodologies and diverse topics of his research.
Progress to Date: Dr. Whitney has successfully
completed his K award.
Highlights and Specific Accomplishments:
- Professional Societies:
- American Medical Association.
- American Academy of Family Practice.
- Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
- Society for Clinical Trials.
- Applied Research and Ethics National Association.
- American Society for Bioethics and Humanities.
K-Generated Publications:
- Whitney SN. A New Model of Medical Decisions: Exploring the Limits of Shared Decision Making. Medical Decision 2003;23(4):275-80.
- Whitney SN, McGuire AL, McCullough LB. A typology of shared decisionmaking, informed consent, and simple consent. Annals of Internal Medicine 2004;140(1):54-9.
- McGuire AL, McCullough LB, Weller SC, Whitney SN. Physicians' Views of Patients' Participation in Medical decisionmaking. Medical Care 2005;(43)5:466-70.
AHRQ Research Portfolio: Care Management; Training.
AHRQ Goals: Effectiveness
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