TY - JOUR T1 - Correspondence on ‘The limits of shared decision making’ by Elwyn <em>et al</em>: We call for a more nuanced approach JF - BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine JO - BMJ EBM DO - 10.1136/bmjebm-2023-112343 SP - bmjebm-2023-112343 AU - Nadine Ijaz AU - L Susan Wieland AU - Daniel F Gallego-Pérez Y1 - 2023/05/02 UR - http://ebm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/05/01/bmjebm-2023-112343.abstract N2 - We read with interest the recent article by Elwyn and colleagues that addressed ‘The limits of shared decision making’ (Elwyn et al, p.1).1 Like the article’s authors, we identify as ‘strong advocates of shared decision-making (SDM)’ while recognizing some limits to its application (Elwyn et al, p.1).1 However, we find the article’s interpretation of SDM principles to be lacking in nuance on multiple fronts.SDM is an essential component of evidence-based medicine, which requires a ‘recognition that values and preferences are as important as evidence in determining optimal clinical decisions’ (Djulbegovic and Guyatt, p.194).2 SDM is at odds with unwanted paternalistic care, including clinical interactions wherein healthcare professionals may … ER -