Appointments & Getting Care
This is what you do when you need to see a doctor
What is... make or schedule an appointment?
This helps control IBD symptoms
What is... medication or treatment adherence?
IBD stands for this and this is how I explain it to people who don't know
What is... Inflammatory Bowel Disease, an autoimmune disease that attacks my gut...
This is one place at school you might need to go if you don’t feel well
What is... the nurse’s office or bathroom?
This helps you remember the day and time of your appointment
What is... a phone reminder, calendar, or alarm?
This helps you remember to take your medication
What is... an alarm, reminder, routine, pill box, or person?
These are three people you might tell about your IBD
Who is... a friend, teacher, coach, family member, chaplain, etc?
This is an adult at school you might tell about your IBD
Who is... a teacher, counselor, nurse, friend, or administrator?
This is one way to get to a medical appointment
What is... a ride from family, bus, Uber, or medical transport? Or even Zoom?
If you are running low on medicine, you need this and you do this
What is... a refill, and how do I reorder through an app or ask my provider for more medication?
Learning about IBD helps you feel more like this
What is... confident, prepared, autonomous, etc?
This is something you might ask for at school because of IBD
What is... bathroom breaks, extra time, flexible attendance, etc?
This means talking directly to your doctor during a visit
What is... asking questions or advocating for yourself to a provider?
This is a sign your IBD might be flaring
What is... stomach pain, diarrhea, fatigue, mood disturbance or blood in stool?
This helps pay for doctor visits and medications
What is... health insurance?
Telling school staff about your IBD can help with this
What is... support or accommodations?
This is how I get access to my medical information to understand my health status and needs
What is... accessing medical information through an online portal?
If you notice new symptoms or side effects, you should do this
What is... tell your doctor or caregiver?
Taking more responsibility for your health is part of growing this
What is... independence?
A plan that helps students with health needs at school is called this
What is... a 504 Plan or IEP?