Healthwise Self-Care Checklist
Healthwise Self-Care ChecklistSkip to the navigationStep 1. Observe the Problem- When did it start? What are the
symptoms?
- If you have pain, is it a dull ache or stabbing
pain? Is it constant or does it go away and come back? Is it related to certain movements or activities?
- Measure your vital signs: temperature,
pulse,
breaths (respiration rate), and
blood pressure.
- Think back:
- Have you had this problem
before?
- What did you do for it?
- Have there been any
recent changes in your life (such as stress, medicines, food, exercise)?
- Does anyone else at home or work have these symptoms?
- How concerned are you about the problem?
Step 2. Learn More About It- Check the Healthwise
Knowledgebase.
- What do other books or articles say about the
problem?
- Do you have a help line you can call? Do you have a
primary care doctor you can contact?
- What advice or opinions have
other people (lay or professional) offered to you?
Step 3. Make an Action Plan- What do you think is wrong?
- How
soon do you think you need to act?
- What have you decided to do
about it? Do you need to act at all?
Step 4. Evaluate Your Progress- Are you getting better or worse?
- Do
you still have any concerns?
CreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Current as ofAugust 14, 2016 Current as of:
August 14, 2016 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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