Guideline 1: Family carer inclusive practices
5 out of 5Summary
Create an environment that welcomes and facilitates family involvement
To include family in your clinic:
- Ensure staff indicate that the family is welcome to attend
- Highlight that family are welcome in clinic documentation
- Include a space for family member details in patient forms
- Provide enough seating for family members
- Seat the family member next to the patient in consultations
- In the inpatient setting- provide prior warning of ward rounds or visits when feasible (so family can be present)
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