Taken from: ‘Gaun Yersel’ – The Self Management Strategy for Long Term Conditions in Scotland, Principles of Self Management
- I am a whole person and this is for my whole life
My needs are met along my life journey with support aimed at improving my physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being. - I am the leading partner in management of my health
I am involved in my own care. I, those who care for me and organisations that represent me, shape new approaches to my care. Self management is not a replacement for services. ‘Gaun yersel’ doesn’t mean going it alone - Clear information helps me make decisions that are right for me
Professionals communicate with me effectively. They help ensure I have high quality, accessible information. They also support my right to make decisions. - Self management does not mean managing my long term condition alone
Its about self determination in partnership with supporters - Be accountable to me and value my experience
Evaluation systems should be ongoing and shaped by my experience. They should be non-judgemental and focus on more than medical or financial outcomes.
It takes 2 …
For self management to work both the patient and the health professional have to be ready for a mutual partnership to developing the care package.
If either (or both) are still working in (or expecting) a traditional, directive manner then it will not occur in a safe and effective manner.
Page last reviewed: 18 May 2020
