Self Care
Self care is about looking after yourself in a healthy way. It can be anything from brushing your teeth, doing some exercise, managing common conditions (like headaches, colds and flu) or living with a long-term health problem, such as asthma or diabetes.
Several general principles are key when supporting self management:
- Involving patients in decision making.
- Developing care plans as a partnership between patients and professionals.
- Setting goals, with pro-active follow up on achievements.
- Helping patients monitor their symptoms and know when to take appropriate action and in managing the social, emotional and physical impacts of their conditions.
- Motivating patients using targeted approaches and structured support.
- Helping patients to monitor symptoms and know when to take appropriate action.
- Promoting healthy lifestyles.
- Educating patients on their conditions and how to self manage.
More information is available here.*
Factsheets for common ailments are available here.
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