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HEALTHLearning Goals Expectations Activities6. Knows when and how toseek medical attention.a. Describe how to know when an illness has notresponded to over-the-counter medication orhome remedies.b. Explain what to do when an illness has notresponded to over-the-counter medication orhome remedies.c. Explain how to tell if one should go to theemergency room or to a doctor.d. Name three situations where you would go toa doctor.e. Name three situations where you would go tothe emergency room.f. Explain the costs associated withdoctors/dentists, clinics, and an emergencyroom.g. Select the appropriate medical/dental resourcefor the problem needing attention.h. Describe how to find a doctor and dentist(e.g., check yellow pages, checkmedical/dental societies, Health InsuranceCompany, family and friends).i. Select a doctor and dentist for regular,ongoing care.j. See a Doctor and Dentist regularly for wellbeingcare (e.g., annually).k. Describe the steps for making and keeping amedical/dental appointment.l. Demonstrate making and changing amedical/dental appointment.m. Explain what to do if someone ingests apoisonous substance.Creative Life Skills Activities, Activity 30, Where in theWorld Do I Find…?Life Skills Activities for Children, Identify Whether or Not anOrder from a Doctor Has Been Followed Correctly, p. 181-182.Life Skills Activities for Children, Visiting Health CarePeople, p. 179-180.Life Skills Activities for Children, Following Doctors Orders,p. 181-182.Making It on Your Own, Knowing What to Do, p. 61.PAYA, Module 2, Health Care, p. 44-45; 79-80.PAYA, Module 2, Health Care, p. 46-47.Teenage Human Body, Repairs: Warning Signs, p. 52-56; 58-59.Teenage Human Body, Health Care Providers, p. 57.4 Girls, Illness & Disability; Fitness; and Body –http://www.4girls.govKids Health –http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/feel_better/Kids Health, Diseases –http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/Kids Health, Infections –http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/infections/Kids Health, Parent Medical –http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/index.htmlKids Health, Parent First Aid –http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safey/index.htmlLife Skills Guidebook 112©2004 by Casey Family Programs.