“…However, in preliminary studies previously conducted with adult patients, participants have largely rated personalized risk communication tools as easy to use [ 37 , 38 ], helpful [ 39 ], and beneficial to patients [ 40 ]. Participants believed that personalized risk communication might result in increased patient engagement [ 41 ], increased awareness and understanding of potential surgical complications, and deeper discussion with providers [ 42 ]. Participants who were presented with a personalized risk score while consenting for surgery, in particular, agreed that they had received adequate time discussing surgical risks, felt more comfortable with their procedure, had decreased anxiety [ 43 ], were significantly more satisfied with the consent process [ 40 , 43 ], and had increased knowledge about the risks associated with their surgery [ 40 ].…”