These figures varied according to the type of decision: discussions with colleagues, family, or trusted third party were more frequent when decisions were more likely to hasten death (Table 4).
Under his leadership, World Affairs Councils were established in many major American cities; the public was also encouraged to debate international issues under the association's "Great Decisions" discussion programs.
All participants expressed their thoughts freely and took part in decisions, discussions, various activities, media events and celebrations.
Senior leaders of the university, deans of medical schools, and department heads were all involved in decisions, discussions, and planning of consortia activities.
Note takers document decisions, discussions, and action points of the group so that leaders or facilitators or any member of the group can recall previously stated concerns or statements and keep track of their progress.
Asked if the entire boardwalk would be rebuilt, Ms. White said the decision awaited discussion with the community and a review of new flood maps.
In cases of discordance, a joint revision of all the material took place in the presence of an independent referee who made the final decision after discussion.
Women who opted for a termination of pregnancy made this decision in discussion with their obstetrician, and the research team played no role.
Defense Department officials said that Mr. Wolfowitz had made his decision after discussions with representatives of other agencies, including the State Department.
Each of these decisions brought discussion and disent but it was difficult to argue with the fact that the tool was still free to use.
