- Has a proper “diagnosis” been made? (although
this is not always necessary or relevant)
- Does the patient currently have capacity? Can the decision
making time be delayed to allow return of capacity?
- Is their any other information they are waiting for that
will add to their informed choice / decision?
- Has there been a trigger? (change to treatment management,
illness, bereavement, social issue)
- Does the person accept the nature of the problem?
- Is this person able to cope with this decision now? Will
there be a better time or environment to approach this
subject?
- Will this pre-empt predicted near / future events?
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