[Jon Turvey]

@Meredith In a recent mental health simulation we ran for students assessing a patient’s capacity to refuse treatment, active listening was crucial. Taking time to understand the patient’s perspective, clarifying their reasoning, and reflecting their concerns helped build trust and ensured a thorough, respectful assessment. It also made team communication clearer when agreeing on the next steps. Often I’ve found simulations for communication are around information gathering alone, and not assessment.<div>
</div><div> It’s always a topic we understand in principle but having the communication skills to do well is an extra art. Has anyone else run capacity assessment simulations?</div><div>
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