The Care Companion is a decision aid that supports shared decision-making for people with serious health conditions. It was developed in response to calls from patients and carers, that they want to be involved in decisions about their treatment and care and need sufficient information to do this. The Care Companion was subsequently co-designed with hundreds of healthcare professionals and consumers in Queensland, to facilitate honest conversations and guide decisions about treatment and care. The Care Companion can be introduced by patients, carers, or healthcare teams helping all involved to:
- understand the patient’s current health condition, and what might happen in the future
- understand the patient’s values and preferences
- understand the risks and benefits of available treatment and care options
- choose the best option based on the values and preferences of the patient.
Watch a short video explaining the Care Companion:
Contact us
Email: HIU@health.qld.gov.au
