Health

Everything in this category

• Measure your blood pressure

  A dated blood-pressure reading is recorded.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Record verified blood group and drug allergies on your phone

  Medical records are used and the emergency-information screen is checked.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Keep a workable sleep schedule

  A week of bedtimes and waking times is recorded.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Discuss a yearly health check

  You have discussed which checks you need and when with a clinician.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Plan 150 minutes of weekly activity where appropriate

  An adult who can participate has an activity record suited to their own plan.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Discuss contraception that suits you

  You have received information about options from a provider.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Discuss vaccinations suited to you

  A health professional has provided a plan based on age and risk.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Prepare questions before a medical appointment

  Symptoms, their duration and your questions are written down.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Schedule breaks from sitting

  You have tried a sitting break during a workday.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Check your toothbrushing technique

  You have tried the technique advised by a dentist.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Check medicine expiry dates at home

  Expired medicines are separated for return as advised by a pharmacist.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Check food storage in your refrigerator

  Label instructions are followed and raw food is separated from ready-to-eat food.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Check possible allergy triggers at home

  You have noted observations and selected one change.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Arrange assessment for hearing difficulty

  An appropriate hearing assessment is booked.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Arrange dental assessment and cleaning if advised

  You have seen a dentist and know the next care date.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Check the condition of health equipment

  Equipment you use works according to its manual.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Get vision changes assessed

  You have had an assessment and a plan for the problem.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Check your healthcare entitlement

  You know your service provider and how to use your entitlement.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Set reminders for existing medical appointments

  Date, time and location are in your calendar.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Prepare sun protection before going out

  Suitable protection is ready and used according to its instructions.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Plan for time off when you are ill

  You know whom to contact and have arranged rest as advised.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Prepare a food-allergy note

  Verified information and a way to notify food preparers are ready.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Ask which symptoms need urgent help

  You have advice specific to your condition.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Ask about screening suited to your risks

  You have a relevant list instead of an arbitrary test package.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Ask a pharmacist before adding nonprescription medicine

  Advice is obtained before combining it with existing medicines.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Review headphone volume

  Excessive volume is reduced and a break reminder is set.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Record your alcohol consumption honestly

  You have an accurate record to discuss with a counsellor or provider.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Collect your vaccination history

  Available dates and supporting records are gathered.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Make your screen comfortable to read

  Text is clear and distracting glare is absent.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Adjust your workstation to avoid strained posture

  Your feet are supported and shoulders do not stay raised while seated.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Learn a suitable flossing technique

  You have received guidance and tried without forcing through pain.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Read one food label

  You can locate the ingredients and nutrition information.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Add vegetables to a meal you choose

  You have tried a meal containing vegetables you can eat.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• List the medicines you currently use

  Medicine names, labelled doses and prescribers are listed.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Find a private route to STI testing

  You know a service and a private way to book.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Plan a meal for a busy workday

  You have a menu from a nearby shop or one you can prepare.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Choose shoes for your activity

  The shoes fit during a trial without painful pressure.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Make a supported plan to stop smoking

  A support contact and an agreed first step are ready.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Choose water with a meal out

  Water replaces a sweet drink at the meal you selected.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified

• Read test results with your clinician

  You know what needs follow-up and the appointment date.

  Time, cost and impact: not specified