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What does DICES^® stand for in Risk Assessment and Management?

The DICES^® acronym is a registered trademark used by APT, the Association for Psychological Therapies, in risk assessment and management in mental health. It stands for;

• Describe the risks;
• Identify all the possible options;
• Choose your preferred option;
• Explain your choice;
• Share the decision with others.

It summarises a course from APT (The DICES^® Risk Assessment and Management System) which features an approach to risk assessment and management which hinges on the research on the effectiveness of checklists.

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The DICES Risk Assessment & Management System  ❯

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What does DICES stand for?  ❯

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About The DICES System ❯

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The DICES System Training  ❯

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DICES Checklists  ❯

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Feedback for The DICES System  ❯

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Evidence for The DICES System  ❯

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DICES Accreditation  ❯

DICES^® Training.

Training to use the DICES^® system is availabale in various formats, including a 2-day course (suitable for most people) and a 3-day course (covering everything in more depth with more discussion and examples, and is appropriate for ‘DICES^® champions’ and senior staff who may wish to have that extra depth).

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