Living with a health condition
Medical question 1 of 5
How confident are you that you can judge when the changes in your illness mean you should see a doctor?
Living with a health condition
Medical question 2 of 5
How confident are you that you can control any symptoms?
Living with a health condition
Medical question 3 of 5
How confident are you that you can take medication or follow treatments as directed?
Living with a health condition
Medical question 4 of 5
How confident are you that you can follow the recommendations for exercise and diet for your condition?
Living with a health condition
How confident are you that you can get accurate information about your condition?
Living with a health condition
How confident are you that you can get emotional support from friends and family (such as listening or talking over your problems)?
Living with a health condition
How confident are you that you can do something or contact someone when you are feeling lonely, discouraged or negative?
Living with a health condition
How confident are you that you can use resources other than friends or family to provide emotional support?
Living with a health condition
How confident are you that you can keep feelings (e.g. anxiety, distress) from interfering with things you want to do?
Living with a health condition
How confident are you that you can recognise when you are starting to feel anxious or depressed?
Living with a health condition
How confident are you that you can get help for daily tasks (house cleaning, garden, shopping) from resources other than friends or family if needed?
Living with a health condition
How confident are you that you can communicate your health problems or needs to friends and family?
Living with a health condition
How confident are you that you can continue to do the things you like to do with friends and family (such as social visits and going out)?
Living with a health condition
How confident are you that you can control any symptoms or health problems so that they don't interfere with the things you want to do?
Living with a health condition
How confident are you that you can do your daily tasks despite your health condition?
Living with a health condition
How important is it to you that you understand your medications and what they do?
Living with a health condition
How important is it to you that you understand your health condition – what causes it and what affects it?
Living with a health condition
How important is it to you that you can ask your health professionals about any questions you have or about any concerns you may have?
Living with a health condition
How important is it to you that you have regular contact with friends, family and other social contacts?
Living with a health condition
How important is it to you that you have someone to call on, amongst your social and family circle, when you are feeling low or have a problem?
Living with a health condition
How important is it to you to get support for your emotional needs as much as your medical needs in managing your health condition?
Living with a health condition
How important is it that you can carry out your everyday activities, including daily tasks and paid employment.
Living with a health condition
How important is it that you can engage with life outside the home?
Living with a health condition
How important is it that you do new things or achieve ambitions?