The people who wrote this guide are patients, like you. They have a disease or health problem that affects them in ways that change everything. They have had a lot of experience learning about their disease or health problem, and about the healthcare system. They know it can be difficult to choose from among treatment options.
This Guide is called a Treatment Decision Guide because it is based on an approach that uses the science of treatment decision-making in the health field. This Guide will help you ask clear and focused questions of people on your healthcare team, and get answers from them. The Guide will also help you learn more about how Canada regulates drugs and products used in medical treatments. We hope the Guide will give you a clearer picture of treatment options, no matter how experienced a patient you may be.