Taking responsibility for health

Question 1

Lifestyle choices (taking responsibility for your health)

Answer 1

• avoiding drugs consumption
• this will prevent them experiencing emotional distress- in some cases it may prevent early death
• they may also eat a healthy diet
• this will allow them to receive the correct nutrients in order to support health growth and development

Question 2

Accessing Health and Social Care settings (taking responsibility for your health)

Answer 2

• they should attend regular check ups
• this will prevent the deterioration of their health
• they can also respond to screening invitations
  *eg breast screening

Question 3

Self advocacy (taking responsibility for your health)

Answer 3

*asking a gp for a referral
*eg someone struggling with mental health may want a referral to a counsellor

• they may also research their own health condition therefore gaining a better knowledge and understanding