Edmonds, Brownsyne TuckerTorke, Alexia M.Helft, PaulWocial, Lucia D.2016-04-272016-04-272015-10Tucker Edmonds, B., Torke, A. M., Helft, P., & Wocial, L. D. (2015). Doctor, What Would You Do? An ANSWER for Patients Requesting Advice About Value-Laden Decisions. Pediatrics, 136(4), 740–745. http://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2015-1808https://hdl.handle.net/1805/9426This article presents a previously published framework, summarized in the mnemonic ANSWER (A, Active listening; N, Needs assessment; S, Self-awareness/reflection; W, Whose perspective?; E, Elicit values; R, Respond) for how to respond to the question, “Doctor, what would you do?” when considering medical decisions that are preference-sensitive, meaning there is limited or debatable evidence to guide clinical recommendations, or are value-laden, such that the “right” decision may differ based on the context or values of a given individual. Using the mnemonic and practical examples, we attempt to make the framework for an ethically appropriate approach to these conversations more accessible for clinicians. Rather than a decision rule, this mnemonic represents a set of points to consider when physicians are considering an ethically acceptable response that fosters trust and rapport. We apply this approach to a case of periviable counseling, among the more emotionally challenging and value-laden antenatal decisions faced by providers and patients.enIUPUI Open Access Policymedical decision makingdoctor-patient relationshipsArticle