Collaborative use of the mental health act (yes, really)
Before I begin, I need to let you know that this blog is not intended to be a script. You are all skilled professionals who understand the need to work differently with each situation, ...
The Open Talk model
Building on the research on shared decision-making [1], we have worked in partnership with young people and CAMHS professionals to develop the Open Talk decision-making model. The Open Talk model aims to provide a practical framework for CAMHS practitioners to build on their existing skills and expertise to reflect on how decision-making with young people can be more open, visible and explicit.
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Support me to know: That there is a decision...
Young person
Young person and professional
Professional
Ask me what options I think there are Talk...
Support me to think through and weigh up the...
Talk with me about how I feel about the...
Explain what you think is the best option for...
Clarify how able I feel to do this. This...
Check in and clarify my understanding about what decision...
[1]
Makoul, G. and Clayman, M. (2006). ‘An integrative model of shared decision making in medical encounters’.Patient Education and Counselling, 60, 301-312.
Wolpert, M., Hoffman, J., Abrines, N., Feltham, A., Baird, L., Law, D., Martin, K., Constable, A. and Hopkins, K. (2014). Closing the Gap: Shared Decision Making in CAMHs. Final Report for Closing the Gap through Changing Relationship. London: The Health Foundation.
A full bibliography can be found in the Open Talk resource section