- Discuss the options in a place and at a time when the person is best able to understand and retain the information.
- Involve a relative, partner, friend, carer and/or health professional (e.g. Speech and Language Therapist, Neuropsychologist) in consultations where appropriate.
- Provide supplementary written and/or audio information to assist the person to participate in the decision making process. Also, the use of pictures, symbols or a system such as Talking Mats may be helpful in supporting the person with decision making.
- Try to maximise the person’s communication skills.
- Try to maximise the person’s cognitive skills.
- If the person has difficulty retaining information, then it may be helpful to provide them with a written record of discussions, detailing what decisions were made and why.
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