Preventive Care vs. Self Care

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Preventive Care vs. Self Care
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What is Preventive Care

• Things you do to keep yourself healthy
• Exercise
• Diet
• Immunizations
• Self Examinations
• Early Warning Signs of Serious Disease
• Healthy Habits (drugs, alcohol, smoking)
• X rays, Skin Tests

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Self Care

• Things you do to make yourself better when you
  are sick
• Get treatment and drugs that are helpful
• Use common sense to avoid harmful substances and
  activities
• Choose best Dr. you can, have complete health
  insurance
• Take care of emotions
• Know when to call a doctor
• Get 2nd opinion

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Self Care Products

• Aspirin
• Cough Syrup
• Eye Drops
• Band Aids
• Sunscreen
• Others???
• Located in Medicine cabinets, closets, etc

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Personal Health Management

• Self care that promotes wellness
• Keeping own health records (height chart)
• Choosing and visiting a Dr. for regular
  examinations
• Getting medical care for injuries and illness
• Choosing health care facilities when necessary
• Arranging for payment of health care facilities

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Personal Health Records Indicate the Following

• Personal Health History-records of growth,
  development, record of habit
• Family Health History- records of parent and
  blood relationships
• Health Care- dates and results of physical
  examinations, immunizations, childhood diseases
• Health Facilities-hospital records, emergency
  care records
• Health Insurance Policy