The new Act gives a basic checklist of the sort of things our staff will consider:

• whether the decision can be delayed in case you are able to make the decision in the future
• whether other relevant information has been taken into account
• whether your wishes feelings, values and beliefs have been considered
• whether the views of your family members, parents, carers, and other people interested in your welfare have been considered, if this if practical and appropriate
• whether any decisions have been based merely on your appearance, age, medical condition, or behaviour
• whether people are being motivated by a desire to bring about your death, or making assumptions about your quality of life, if decisions are being made about treatment that is needed to keep you alive

Anything else that is relevant must be considered even if it is not included in the checklist.