Four key learnings modules

• Why is Autonomy Important

  Establish autonomy as a critical requirement of consensual advice and decision making capacity

  Professionals will be able to:

  Describe the importance of autonomy and how this impacts the health professional’s role in providing advice

• Decision Making Framework

  Introduce the decision making framework and explore the five indicators of autonomy

  Professionals will be able to:

  Identify behavioural indicators of autonomous decision making. Take a problem-solving approach with clients. Apply the decision making framework to evaluate each client’s decision making ability

• Evidencing Autonomy – Questioning and Listening

  How to understand a client’s needs by asking better questions exploring facts and a client’s feelings and understanding. How to listen for and recognise indicators of client decision making ability

  Professionals will be able to:

  Record evidence of decision making capability. Interpret indicators of decision-making ability. Use findings from the decision making framework to guide ongoing interactions and actions by clients

• Application

  How to seek and document evidence of a client’s decision making capacity, understanding and consent

  Professionals will be able to:

  Communicate to clients why and how their professionals can provide valuable solutions for problems and needs with confidence and low risk