You have a lot to take in. A few clear notes can give you space to think without having to remember every detail.
A simple decision record helps a family remember why an option felt suitable and what still needs checking before an agreement is made.
A practical way to begin
Notes do not need to contain a detailed medical history. Keep sensitive information in an appropriate private place and share it only through a route agreed with the people responsible for the assessment.
Your discussion checklist
- Date each conversation and visit
- Record the person’s views in their own words where possible
- List assessed needs separately from preferences
- Keep written quotations and terms together
Before you take the next step
Before deciding, read the record back together. Check that important answers are current, that no condition has been assumed away and that the next step reflects the person’s wishes and the appropriate decision process.
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