Assist the individual to reflect on identifying personal supports that will help individuals reach their recovery goals. Personal supports might be personal strengths, material goods and or loved one(s). As the BC Mental Health and Substance use services note there is a high ethical and moral responsibility to engage people who are impacted by health care decisions. “The evidence for patient and family engagement is strong, so much so that Accreditation Canada says that it should be standard in how we work. This includes standards for both organizational leadership and clinical excellence” (para 1 & 2)
PSR practitioners will consider the positive evidence regarding engaging and supporting loved ones and will also be mindful of personal preference and legal issues – if unsure, please collaborate with supervisors, professional and agency policy. Competency indicator C.2.3 Uses appropriate engagement skills when interacting with individuals, families, and communities. This includes partnering with stakeholders to develop necessary resources and services that can be of help.
For more information on what families need from the Health Care system – please see https://www.psyrehab.ca/resources/show/a9652