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Angela Fagerlin, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Her work focuses on improving medical decision-making through patient-centered strategies and communication. She has extensive experience in developing decision aids, studying risk perception, and advancing shared decision-making processes in clinical settings.
Education: PhD and MA from Kent State University, BA from Hope College. Her research spans clinical decision-making in diverse populations, including veterans, patients with chronic illnesses, and families facing complex medical choices. She has led studies on antibiotic use, diabetes management, lung cancer screening, and end-of-life care.
Research interests include healthcare communication, health literacy, and the integration of decision support tools into clinical practice. Notable projects include the RED-AF trial on atrial fibrillation management and the EPIK study for kidney disease interventions. Her work emphasizes equity and reducing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes.
Awards and recognitions are not explicitly mentioned, but her contributions to shared decision-making frameworks are widely cited. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and contributes to policy initiatives through studies on VA healthcare utilization and high-deductible health plans.
