Patient Education Guide - Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Updated February 2021

Designed to help patients/residents, families, caregivers, doctors, and other healthcare staff understand coronavirus and COVID-19 illness. 

It is written in a question and answer format to provide much-needed education.  It provides answers to the most common questions and action items for protection against contracting the virus. 

It also includes a thought-provoking discussion of advance care planning in conjunction with potential life-threatening COVID-19 illness. 

Content Includes:

·         What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

·         How is Coronavirus Spread?

·         What are the Symptoms of COVID-19 Illness?

·         Who is at Risk?

·         Is There a Test for Coronavirus?

·         When Do I Seek Medical Attention?

·         How is COVID-19 Illness Treated?

·         Is There a Vaccine to Protect Me? (NEW!)

·         What Can I Do to Protect Myself and Stay Healthy?

·         Is There Anything Else I Can Do?

·         Location of Important Documents with My Wishes

·         My Contact Numbers

·         Questions to Ask My Doctor

·         Personal Notes to My Doctor/Family/Caregivers

·         Medication Profile

·         COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers