Knows how and feels comfortable in caring for their child with asthma. Understands and helps carry out their asthma action plan. Uses a range of resources to meet the needs of their child and other family members. Is an equal member of the health care team. Has accurate and current knowledge about asthma, medications and treatments.
Families share information.
They know their child better than anyone else and have important information about their child's asthma. What they want for their child with asthma. Financial information that might affect the care for their child's medical condition. What they like or don't like about the asthma care received, how the care was delivered and their role in deciding what happens. Their child's symptoms, treatments, medicines and any other health concerns.