Angela Fagerlin
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Angela Fagerlin is a leading expert in medical decision-making, health communication, and shared decision-making, with a focus on how patients and physicians navigate complex treatment choices. Her research illuminates the subtle biases that can influence clinical conversations, particularly around emerging technologies. In her notable 2016 study, "Treatment Availability Influences Physicians’ Portrayal of Robotic Surgery During Clinical Appointments," she demonstrated that the mere availability of a treatment option at a physician’s site can skew how it is presented—often more positively—potentially undermining patient autonomy. This work, cited over 11 times, highlights her broader contributions to understanding how information framing, numeracy, and risk perception shape health decisions. With hundreds of publications and thousands of citations, Fagerlin has profoundly impacted how healthcare providers communicate evidence, empowering patients to become informed, active participants in their care. Her insights are essential for anyone seeking to reduce bias and improve the quality of medical consultations.
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