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Have you been given a choice?

A list of questions that can be used to check that you have been given a choice.

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Here are some useful questions you can use to check that you have been given a choice. It’s worth bearing in mind that not every choice would be appropriate so a bit of common-sense is needed!

Have I discussed the ‘pros’ and ‘con’s’ of different treatment options with my GP/health care professional including whether to have the treatment or not?
Was I offered a choice of where to go for my care or tests?
Did I have the opportunity to choose a suitable alternative hospital? This question applies if the time you would need to wait exceeds your ‘legal right’ to an appointment.
Was information made available to help me make my decisions? If I was given information, was it accessible to me? For example, did it use words I could easily understand?
Was I given sufficient time to consider what was right for me?