South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT) today launched its ‘Ask 3 Questions’ campaign in west Essex to help patients become involved in decisions about their healthcare.
The 3 questions we’re encouraging patients to ask when there are choices to be made about their healthcare are:
- What are my options?
- What are the possible benefits and risks?
- How likely are the benefits and risks of each option to occur?
Posters and leaflets will be displayed in patient areas and consultation rooms to encourage patients to ask questions.
Alex Laidler, the Director of Health Care Delivery, commented: “Ask 3 Questions is a very valuable resource. It supports the patient in deciding the best treatment options for them and places the responsibility on the clinician for providing information to facilitate this choice.”