| Health Care Skills |
Can do already |
Needs practice |
Plan to start |
Accomplished |
| Understand health status |
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| Be aware of medical records, diagnosis information,
etc. |
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| Prepare questions for doctors, nurses, therapists |
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| Respond to questions from doctors, nurses, therapists |
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| Know medications and what they do |
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| Get a prescription refilled |
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| Keep a calendar of doctor and dentist appointments |
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| Know height, weight, and birthdate |
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| Learn how to read a thermometer |
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| Know health emergency telephone numbers |
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| Know medical coverage numbers |
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| Obtain sex education materials and explore options, if appropriate |
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| Discuss role in health maintenance |
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| Have genetic counseling if appropriate |
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| Discuss drugs and alcohol with family |
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| Make contact with appropriate community advocacy organization |
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| Take care of own menstrual needs and keep a record of monthly
periods |
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