Health care decision support
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Resources to help you make the best treatment and care choices

There might be times when you need to make decisions about your or your family’s health. The more information and insight you can use to help make your choice, the more confident you can feel about what’s ahead.

HealthPartners has several decision-making tools and resources for members. You can use these at no cost whenever you need to make any kind of health choice.

Taking the time to think about the right health care decision

When you’re diagnosed with a health condition, living with a chronic illness or recovering from an injury, you may have to make choices about your care or treatment. These choices can come with their own advantages and disadvantages. There may not be a choice that’s either right or wrong, but there may be one that’s better for you and your family.

To find the best choice for you, it’s important to look closely at your options, discuss your feelings and reflect on what seems best for you. Our tools, knowledge and guidance can help you make a confident decision.

What goes into making a decision that’s right for me?

There are several key parts of a good health care decision, including:

Health care decision support tools

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HealthPartners condition management support services

Our condition management support specialists provide personalized guidance and assistance for eligible members. You can connect with a professional who specializes in your condition. By learning more about your current health and what’s important to you, your support specialist can point you to information and resources to consider.
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Decision Point guides

Our health information library features Decision Points – step-by-step guides to help you navigate medical choices people can find challenging. You can browse Decision Point guides for medical tests, medicines, surgeries, treatments and more. You can also review guidance, tips and things to consider for any health care-related decision.

Health information library

Our medical expert-reviewed health information library also has detailed information on hundreds of conditions and treatments, including videos, tools and additional resources. Alongside your doctor’s guidance, you can get the knowledge you need to help make a well-researched decision.
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Ottawa personal decision guide

Developed by The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and endorsed by HealthPartners, this guide can help you through the decision-making process. With open-ended questions and clear steps, this worksheet makes it easier to gather your research, explore your options and organize your thoughts. It’s also an excellent way to list who you can count on for support and to plan your next steps.