• Next, consider the assessment of the person on whose care you are focusing. Carefully consider how and why you select facts or events from the assessment to emphasise and be aware of what it is that you wish to highlight.
• Explain the setting in which the assessment was conducted, how it was carried out, in terms of the style and type of interview, and who was there, and why were these people involved?
• Discuss how your assessment is supported by the evidence-base. Explore research and literature concerning assessment tools, frameworks and approaches.
• Consider the role of communication.
o How was engagement encouraged?
o How was therapeutic rapport and connection established and maintained?
o Were there barriers or problems with communication?
o Explain how these were incorporated within the assessment.
Discuss how your assessment is supported by the evidence-base.
