Supporting a Person With Communication Needs
Adapt decision support for communication needs before judging understanding.
The moment Leah taps "no," then "home," then stops during a rushed discharge question. Each fork either increases partnership or quietly takes control back. Decision walk Pause, support, decide with The path keeps the person in the decision while still moving care forward. Shortcut Professional decides then explains A plan the person recognizes All practicable support comes before any judgement about ability to decide. Define What is your first move? Adapt Leah still struggles to answer. Now you try A person with hearing loss nods through a complex medication choice. Synthesis The best path is active support, not passive consent.
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