Post-Polio Health Care Considerations for Families and Friends, Flowchart

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	Hospitalized? YES NO	Immediate Considerations Coordination of Care
Good	Observe new problems? NO YES
	LATE EFFECTS OF POLIO: THE MEDICAL New Symptoms after Stability Post-Polio Syndrome Aging with Polio Maintaining Health and Wellness LATE EFFECTS OF POLIO: THE PSYCHOSOCIAL Models of Disability/Identity Issues Coping with Stress and Physical Changes Relationships: Families and Friends
	EVALUATE OPTIONS WITH FAMILY
	Background needed? YES NO	Polio: The Disease Polio: The Experience
Listen Observe	Help needed? NO YES
	MANAGEMENT/TREATMENT IDEAS Pain Weakness Fatigue Breathing, Swallowing Problems Depression, Anxiety Trauma
	EVALUATE OPTIONS WITH FAMILY
Listen Observe Analyze	Professional help needed? NO YES
	PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE Family Physician Health Care Specialists Coordination of Care
RE-EVALUATE LATER	Resources needed? NO YES
	PLAN FOR THE FUTURE – DON'T REINVENT THE WHEEL!
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