Healthcare decisions should involve shared decision-making between medical professionals and patients. A case example described a patient who had chest pain and blockages found during a heart catheterization. The medical team rounded with the patient and family to discuss openly performing heart surgery, including risks. This encouraged evidence-based practice and allowed the patient to participate in their care plan. Shared decision-making includes providing information, considering options carefully, and making a joint decision. In this case, it was determined the patient's blockages required open-heart surgery.