Welcome to SelfCareNavigator, a self-care tool designed to help you and your family quickly and efficiently deal with common health issues as they arise. Using the guidelines provided here, you will be able to quickly determine how sick you or your family member are, learn how to relieve symptoms of minor illnesses, and determine if and when you need to call your doctor.

How it Works
When you or a family member has an illness or symptom of concern, you simply search through the list of topics alphabetical by anatomy symptom. Each topic has 3 components:

• • Main Symptom Information
• • Decision Chart
• • Home Care Advice

By using the decision chart, you will be able to place the illness into one of 5 “When to Call Your Doctor” categories:

• • Call 911 now (you may need an ambulance)
• • Call your Doctor Now (night or day)
• • Call your Doctor Within 24 hours (between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
• • Call your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours
• • Self Care at Home

Authored by physicians – Dr. Barton Schmitt and Dr. David Thompson – and peer-reviewed annually, SelfCareNavigator provides information on the most frequently encountered symptoms, in four categories - Pediatrics, Adult , Women’s health, and Sports Medicine.

To search for a symptom or illness, click below.

Alphabetical - Adult | Pediatric
Anatomic Index - Adult | Pediatric