5 Supported decision making Introduction Supported decision-making vs dependent capacity Professionals supporting decision-making The threshold of understanding Setting the threshold of understanding Communication guidance Developing communication skills Using accessible written information Key learning points References Reflective Exercise Quiz Quiz /4 Chapter 5 Quiz Supported decision making means Supporting an individual to make a decision for themselves or express their wishes Supporting the clinical or care team in making a decision Asking the patient or service user’s next of kin to make the decision Supporting the person by making the decision for them You support decision making by Speaking loudly and slowly Providing information in writing Providing information in accessible formats Fitting in a chat with the individual when you have time The term ‘threshold of understanding’ refers to When the patient or service user tells you they understand something When you understand what an individual is saying to you The information a person needs to understand in order to make a specific decision Automated doors Who is your next of kin The person who can make care and treatment decisions for you The person who decides when to withhold life sustaining treatment The person who manages your financial affairs for you The person with whom professionals should consult but they cannot consent to anything on your behalf Your score is 0% Restart quiz Next:Introduction 0 Introduction 1 Reflecting on values and bias within mental capacity decision-making 2 The history and current context of mental capacity legislation and policy 3 The concept of mental capacity 4 Best interests 5 Supported decision making 6 Deprivation of liberty: human rights 7 MCA in clinical decisions for care and treatment 8 MCA and the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) role 9 Conclusion
