ASK ‘ACTIVE DECISION-MAKERS’ When you first started performing the role, how well did you understand your responsibilities/role? SINGLE RESPONSE Very well...............................................................................................................................1 Moderately well................................................................................................................2 Fair.........................................................................................................................................3 Poorly.................................................................................................................................. 4 Very poorly.........................................................................................................................5 ASK ‘ACTIVE DECISION-MAKERS’ When you first started performing the role, how well did you feel you understood the person’s wishes? SINGLE RESPONSE Very well...............................................................................................................................1 Moderately well................................................................................................................2 Fair.........................................................................................................................................3 Poorly.................................................................................................................................. 4 Very poorly.........................................................................................................................5 ASK ‘DECISION-MAKERS’ How confident are you that you can carry out the following obligations as an appointed decisionmaker (if applicable)? Randomise Highly confident Moderately confident Not very confident No confidence Not applicable 1 Respecting the principal’s wishes and values 1 2 3 4 5 2 Financial management (e.g. paying bills, managing investments) 1 2 3 4 5 3 Legal decision-making (e.g. signing legal documents, entering into contracts) 1 2 3 4 5 4 Communication and consultation with the principal 1 2 3 4 5 5 Communication and consultation with others (e.g. family members, healthcare professionals, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Keeping appropriate records 1 2 3 4 5 7 Avoiding conflicts of interest 1 2 3 4 5 8 Complying with laws and regulations 1 2 3 4 5 80 Empowering futures: A national survey on the understanding and use of financial enduring powers of attorney