Center for Shared Decision Making

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Photo of Dr. James Weinstein James Weinstein, DO, MS, is the Center's medical director. Dr. Weinstein is also chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at DHMC. He has used the principles of shared decision making in his treatment of patients with spinal problems for many years and has researched the benefits of shared decision making in clinical practice.
Photo of Kate Clay Kate Clay, MA, RN, is program director. She has many years of experience in patient teaching and counseling. She provides information, training, and collaboration regarding the principles and implementation of shared decision making with staff at DHMC and medical centers throughout the United States and internationally, and provides decision support for patients who need help with medical screening and treatment decisions.
Susan Z. Berg, MS, CGC, is program coordinator. Sue has many years of experience as a genetic counselor, working with patients and families faced with difficult decisions. She provides decision support for patients who need help with medical screening and treatment decisions, day-to-day program management, and collaboration with DHMC caregivers to integrate informed choice tools and processes into clinical settings.