Ways to approach decision making on placement
Learning Objectives
After considering this resource, you should understand the different approaches that can be taken to decision making and the support available to you while contemplating the outcomes.
On placement you will face a multitude of decisions. Some of these decisions will be relatively small, others much bigger which can have lasting effects on the service users you are working with. Approaching decision making in a measured way therefore, with the right support around you, is vital.
In the following video, students discuss different decisions they have faced on placement and how they have navigated through the complexities of these situations.
Reflective Questions
- How do you approach decision making? Do you always feel like you make the right decisions? If not, how can you develop strategies for making decisions?
- How might you use your reflective diary to develop your decision making skills?
- How specifically can supervision help support the decisions you make regarding your practice? Discuss this with your practice educator at your next meeting.
- Reflect on what role service users can have in decision making.