What do I need to know before going home and leaving hospital?
My condition
- I have a good understanding about my rheumatic fever / rheumatic heart disease
- I have received rheumatic fever / rheumatic heart disease information and this has been explained to me by a health professional
- I feel confident that I can cope well at home and have the right supports in place
Medicine
- I understand why I need to have bicillin injections, and that these will be for a number of years, until a health professional lets me know when I can stop
- I have had my first dose of bicillin
- I understand when I need to have my next bicillin, and where I will have this
- I know who to contact about my injections
Follow up care
- I am enrolled with a family doctor (GP)
- I will have an outpatients clinic appointment arranged for me to go to - this will be at ______________________________
- I know who to contact if I have questions about my condition
My Rheumatic Fever & Rheumatic Heart Disease Journey Introduction
Checklist - Going Home From Hospital After My Rheumatic Fever (You are here)
Taking Care Of My Health After A Diagnosis Of Rheumatic Fever
What Exactly Is Rheumatic Fever?
My Rheumatic Fever & Rheumatic Heart Disease Journey In Pictures
What Exactly Is Rheumatic Heart Disease?
How Will My Rheumatic Fever Be Managed?
What Other Ways Can I Look After My Health After Rheumatic Fever?
When Can I Return To Doing The Things I Enjoy After Rheumatic Fever?
Will I Need Regular Medical Check-Ups After Rheumatic Fever?
Acknowledgements
This information is adapted from the rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease booklet produced by the Rheumatic Fever Project Team, Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau, 2022.
References
Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease booklet (PDF, 9.94 MB). Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau, 2022.
