Print this chart. Use it to decide which category best fits each skill for you.
| Skill | I can do this independently | I can do this with some help | I need to practice this | I plan to start working on this | Comments |
| Describes condition | |||||
| Understands implications of condition on daily life | |||||
| Accesses medical records, diagnosis information. | |||||
| Prepares and asks questions for doctors, nurses, nutritionists, therapists | |||||
| Knows medications and what they're for, or carries information | |||||
| Is responsible for taking medication | |||||
| Is responsible for doing treatments | |||||
| Is responsible for managing diet | |||||
| Gets prescriptions filled/refilled | |||||
| Calls to schedule own medical/dental appointments | |||||
| Keeps a calendar of medical appointments | |||||
| Knows how to arrange transportation to medical appointments | |||||
| Knows how to use and read a thermometer | |||||
| Knows "danger signs" of condition and when to seek medical care | |||||
| Knows health emergency telephone numbers, or carries information | |||||
| Knows medical coverage numbers, or carries information | |||||
| Knows about medical insurance coverage | |||||
| Obtains sex education materials/birth control/ family planning information as needed | |||||
| Discusses role of general health maintenance | |||||
| Has considered genetic counseling if appropriate | |||||
| Knows about how drugs/alcohol affect illness/disability | |||||
| Makes contact with appropriate community advocacy organizations | |||||
| Takes care of own menstrual needs and keeps a record of monthly periods | |||||
| Has considered the need for a health advocate | |||||
| Has identified a physician for adult care | |||||
| Knows how to hire and manage a personal care attendant |
Now, decide which skills you need to work on. List them on a sheet of paper.