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Table 3 Current use of educational materials among orthopaedic surgeons

From: Patient, surgeon, and healthcare purchaser views on the use of decision and communication aids in orthopaedic surgery: a mixed methods study

Do routinely provide educational materials on benefits/risks of surgery prior to office visit

31%

Do routinely provide educational materials on non-surgical options prior to office visit

14%

Do have patients develop questions prior to visit

22%

Do provide patients with notes or CD recordings summarizing visit and treatment discussion

27%