Empowering patients is key to improving gynaecology experiences (BMJ Opinion, 21 February 2025)

Summary

In this opinion piece for the BMJ, Stephanie O’Donohue explains how a collaborative dialogue between clinician and patient can make a huge difference to patient experiences of gynaecology procedures. With a focus on pain, Stephanie draws on her own experiences, both positive and negative, to illustrate the value of shared-decision making.