Phases of Health

At any point in our lives, we are in one of the four Phases of Health. This information will help you live a healthier life, no matter what phase you may currently be in. Please use these resources to learn more about how to manage any health conditions, recommendations for future healthcare management and tips on overall wellness.

PHASE 1: Healthy

What should I do?

Focus on wellness.
Focus on prevention.
Initiate my Living Will.
Have family discussions about my wishes.

What might my provider do?

PHASE 2: New Diagnosis of Illness

What should I do?

Initiate or review my Living Will.
Manage my medications.
Know my Action Plan.
Have a close relationship with my Primary Care Provider and my Medical Home.

What might my provider do?

Refer me to a Care Coordinator.
Provide education on my Action Plan for my illness.
Refer me to a Specialist.
Refer me to Home Care.

PHASE 3: Management of Ongoing Illness

What should I do?

Create an IPOST document.
Review myLiving Will.

What might my provider do?

PHASE 4: Preparing for Difficult Decisions

What should I do?

Assess my end of life goals.
Review my IPOST.
Review my Living Will.

What might my provider do?

Refer me to Hospice.