TableĀ 2

Balancing approaches to achieve goal-oriented patient care

StepEvidence-based medicinePreference-based medicine
1Asking focused questionsProper set-up and introduction
2Finding the evidenceEliciting values and preferences and learning about goals
3Performing critical appraisalDebiasing strategies and responding to emotions
4Making a decisionMaking a recommendation and seeking consensus
5Evaluating performanceAssuring non-abandonment and follow-up