Angela Fagerlin, PhD

Angie Fagerlin studied psychology and literature at Hope College and received her PhD in experimental (cognitive) psychology at Kent State University. Her primary research focus is testing methods for communicating the risks and benefits of treatment to patients (e.g., in decision aids). Her other research interests include studying cognitive biases involved in medical decision making and the use of living wills at the end of life. Her outside interests include supporting Ann Arbor restaurants, running, and traveling with her husband and sons.

Recent Publications:

Helping patients decide: Ten steps to better risk communication
Fagerlin A, Zikmund-Fisher BJ, Ubel P. Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2011;103(19):.

Increased precision in online risk calculators doesn't help and might hurt
Witteman H, Zikmund-Fisher BJ, Waters EA, Gavaruzzi T, Fagerlin A. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2011;13(3):e54.

Recent Press Coverage:

Wrapping your mind around important medical decisions
Chicago Tribune - November 04, 2011

10 ways to make better decisions about cancer care
University of Michigan Health System Press Release - September 20, 2011