A suitability assessment is a careful clinical discussion about whether a pathway, intervention, or supportive strategy is appropriate for an individual patient. It considers diagnosis, risks, current medications, functional status, prior care, and patient priorities.

Suitability is not a guarantee of benefit. It is a safety-oriented step that helps align options with realistic expectations and medical context.

Questions patients can prepare

Helpful questions include: What is the goal of this option? What are the limitations? How will progress be monitored? What would make this unsuitable?