The Case for Shared Decision-Making in Oncology and Why the Philippine Healthcare System Is Primed for It

Warren Bacorro; Clarito Cairo; Kathleen Baldivia; Aida Bautista; Evelyn Dancel; Jocelyn Mariano; Gil Gonzalez; Teresa Sy Ortin; Rodel Canlas

doi:10.1111/ajco.14143

The Case for Shared Decision-Making in Oncology and Why the Philippine Healthcare System Is Primed for It

Asia Pac J Clin Oncol. 2025 Jun;21(3):243-246. doi: 10.1111/ajco.14143. Epub 2024 Nov 24.

Authors

Warren Bacorro^{1

2

3

4}, Clarito Cairo⁵, Kathleen Baldivia^{3

4}, Aida Bautista⁶, Evelyn Dancel⁷, Jocelyn Mariano^{4

8

9}, Gil Gonzalez^{4

9}, Teresa Sy Ortin^{1

3

4}, Rodel Canlas^{1

10}

Affiliations

¹ The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.
² Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.
³ Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Santo Tomas Hospital - Benavides Cancer Institute, Manila, Philippines.
⁴ Gynecologic Oncology Unit, University of Santo Tomas Hospital - Benavides Cancer Institute, Manila, Philippines.
⁵ Management Office, Philippine Cancer Center, Quezon City, Philippines.
⁶ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Manila Doctors Hospital, Manila, Philippines.
⁷ Department of Nursing Services, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Manila, Philippines.
⁸ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.
⁹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Manila, Philippines.
¹⁰ Department of Psychology, College of Science, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.

PMID: 39582125
DOI: 10.1111/ajco.14143

Abstract

Shared decision-making is ethically imperative, and is a key component in cost-effective, efficient and equitable cancer care. We review the recent advances in resources, training, tool development, and health policy, supporting the implementation of shared decision-making, and how the Philippines is primed for it.

Keywords: Patient decision aids; Philippines; Shared decision‐making.

Publication types

Editorial

MeSH terms

Decision Making, Shared*
Delivery of Health Care*
Humans
Medical Oncology*
Neoplasms* / therapy
Philippines

Grants and funding

Philippine Council for Health Research and Development