DECIDE is a way to help staff, people and families have person centred conversations when they are making decisions together. It has six steps and examples of what we might talk about at each step. This is a guide that can be adapted to different people and situations. 

image of the DECIDE model

Further resources can be found in the Having Realistic Conversations toolkit on TURAS.

Source: NHS Education for Scotland (NES)

Target Audience: all health and social care staff

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This is linked to the pillar for shared decision making.

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 06/06/2025

Reviewer name(s): Ali Raza, Malcolm Watson.