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Table 1 Instruction protocol for using the PORTDA-diab and treatment cards

From: The effect of a patient-oriented treatment decision aid for risk factor management in patients with diabetes (PORTDA-diab): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Before the consultation

· Start PORTDA software and retrieve information for scheduled patients

· Check whether the relevant patient’s data are available and up-to-date; add or correct data when needed

· Print the information

During the consultation

· Start with open question on the patient’s opinion about the information

· Ask about emotions and/or cognitions related to the information

· Explore whether the patients already thought about consequences or goals

· Support patient in thinking about treatment goals and options

· Ask patient for preferences regarding risks to target (first) and options

· Explicit treatment options where needed, and use treatment cards when appropriate

· Do not force a decision but offer the option of a next consultation when needed

· Ask whether the patients has other matters to discuss

· Conclude with clear action points (who will do what)

· Give paper version of the personalised information to the patient