Respecting Choices
Hospitals and Health CareWisconsin, United States11-50 Employees
Respecting Choices is an organization in the hospitals and health care sector based in Oregon, Wisconsin, dedicated to advancing person-centered decision making in healthcare. Its core aim is to design and implement a system that aligns medical care with an individual’s goals and values through shared decision making, involving providers, individuals, and families in discussions about what matters most for each healthcare decision. With more than 25 years of evidence from research and real-world practice, the organization supports advance care planning and helps clinicians develop the skills to honor patient preferences, guiding care decisions when time comes. The firm offers certified faculty consultants who assist organizations and communities worldwide in adopting and sustaining evidence-based programs for person-centered care. A notable recent development is a collaboration to create a comprehensive solution for person-centered decision making that integrates support for serious illness and end-of-life care, reflecting ongoing efforts to scale and extend its approach beyond traditional ACP and SDM programs.