AIM2: Adequate Selection of Patients for Thyroid Biopsy: Evaluation of a Shared Decision Making Conversation Aid

Adequate Selection of Patients for Thyroid Biopsy: Evaluation of a Shared Decision Making Conversation Aid

There is an epidemic of thyroid cancer that is harmful to patients and the medical system. The study hypothesizes that the use of an electronic conversation aid during clinical visits can help patients and clinicians collaborate. The study aims to update a conversation aid prototype that was developed to support shared decision making in the diagnosis of thyroid cancer and conduct a pilot clinical trial to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a larger efficacy study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults >18 years old presenting for evaluation of a thyroid nodule

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with hyperthyroidism
• Patients with previous biopsy of the nodule of interest
• Pregnant patients
• Prisoners