Aged 65 or older? More than one long-term health problem?
Be more involved in decision-making about your healthcare
VOLITION
Angina
Asthma Arthritis
Blindness
Epilepsy High blood pressure
Kidney problems
Liver problems
Neurological problems
Are you aged 65 or older with more than one long-term
health problem?
Your GP wants to talk about what matters to you the most when discussing options for your healthcare.
Let your GP know how you want to be involved.
Try out the phrases that are best suited to you during your next consultation.
Benefits:
• Have your priorities met during decision-making about your healthcare.
• Better understand your options about investigations, referrals and treatment.
• Feel satisfied with the advice that you receive.
Please give me my options so that I can choose.
I would like to hear your opinion.
Where do you see yourself? Your GP would like you to try out some of these phrases during your next consultation. The phrases here are only examples, and you might prefer to put them into your own words.
I took it upon myself to decide.
I would value your opinion about what I have done.
You advise me doctor.
Please explain why you think it is the best option.