TODENTJ-25-03-2019_TODENTJ-4-61 1553505153 Bentham Open doi@benthamopen.net Bentham Open The Open Dentistry Journal TODENTJ 1874-2106 7 16 2010 4 1 Janet G Bauer The Probability-Utility Model is dependent on the clinical practice guideline for its function. The Model functions to provide decision analyses that demonstrate to clinicians and patients how personal preferences change the character of best evidence. Initially, patients are provided a clinical practice guideline based on “average patient” best evidence. The Model works to demonstrate how decision, utility, and cost best evidence impact on decisions. It offers to patients an explanation of these impacts. Thus, patients may become more informed about the choices that go into making optimal clinical decisions for their own personal health care. The model also provides for visual images to be used in discussing their personal choices when considering different treatment options and clinical scenarios. The calculations accomplished through the Model provide trade-off analyses by which discussions may be facilitated between provider and patient in reaching informed consent and optimal clinical decisions in formulating treatment plans. 7 16 2010 61 66 TODENTJ-4-61 1 10.2174/crossmark_policy opendentistryjournal.com benthamopen.com true Peer Reviewed Single blind Checked with iThenticate 2009-9-16 2009-10-5 2009-10-5 2010-7-16 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ 10.2174/1874210601004010061 1553505153 https://opendentistryjournal.com/VOLUME/4/PAGE/61/ https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V4/TODENTJ-4-61/TODENTJ-4-61.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V4/TODENTJ-4-61/TODENTJ-4-61.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V4/TODENTJ-4-61/TODENTJ-4-61.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V4/TODENTJ-4-61/TODENTJ-4-61.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V4/TODENTJ-4-61/TODENTJ-4-61.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V4/TODENTJ-4-61/TODENTJ-4-61.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V4/TODENTJ-4-61/TODENTJ-4-61.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V4/TODENTJ-4-61/TODENTJ-4-61.xml Bauer JG, Spackman S, Edwards W. The clinical decision tree of oral health in geriatrics In: Weis JW, Weiss DJ, Eds. a science of decision making, the legacy of Ward Edwards. Oxford University Press 2009; 34: pp. 461-75.