The HF nurse visits Molly after receiving a referral from the GP. She asks if Molly has been able to keep the diary that the practice nurse had suggested. Molly shows her the diary.
- Day 1: Legs still swollen, feeling fed up.
- Day 2: (bus trip scored out) – Supposed to go but I can’t face it
- Day 3: Couldn’t sleep worrying about my heating bill, I can’t afford to pay it.
- Day 4: Breathing a bit easier
- Day 5: –
- Day 6: I haven’t seen anyone for days.
- Day 7: Legs not as swollen today. Another funeral to attend, I wonder when it”ll be me
Pulse point
A diary can be really useful in recognising isolation and changes in emotional and physical well-being and can be used as part of a holistic assessment.
Page last reviewed: 28 Jul 2020
