Role of APPs in Shared Decision-Making in Alzheimer Disease

Panelists discuss how shared decision-making is vital for empowering patients and caregivers. Advance practice providers (APPs) act as educators who translate complex medical information into understandable terms, supporting informed consent.

Panelists discuss how empathy and communication skills enable APPs to align treatment goals with patient preferences and quality-of-life priorities. Continuous dialogue fosters trust and sustained engagement.

Panelists discuss how APPs ensure ongoing support throughout the disease journey, helping patients revisit decisions as conditions evolve.