Healthcare for Humans
A Blog by Wingspan Health
Discover more of our articles, lists, and tools to navigate healthcare.
How to Answer: “Are You Sexually Active?”
Are you sexually active? It’s a complicated question, but “sexually active” does mean any kind of sex act with all sex partners.
Is "Sign In with Google" safe?
Generally speaking, signing in with a Google, Apple, etc is a lot safer than signing in with your email.
How to Answer: Do You Smoke?
When doctors asks you "do you smoke?" they are looking to see if you've had more than 100 cigarettes in your lifetime.
What are DNR orders?
DNR means "Do Not Resuscitate.” It instructs healthcare providers not to do CPR if a patient's breathing stops or if the patient's heart stops beating.
GI Tracker (Google Forms + Google Sheets)
The GI Tracker is a template using a Google Form and Google Sheet to help you keep track of your bowel movements for gastrointestinal health conditions.
Migraine Tracker (Google Forms + Google Sheets)
The Migraine Tracker is a template using a Google Form and Google Sheet to help you keep track of your migraines.
Symptom Tracker (Google Forms + Google Sheets)
The Symptom Tracker is a template using a Google Form and Google Sheet to help you keep track of any or all of your symptoms.
Telling Your Doctor What’s Going On With You
When you go to the doctor, do your best to be as accurate as possible with your descriptions. In this post, we'll share what they'll be looking for.
5 Tips for 911 Emergencies
Here are five things you should know about calling 911 for a medical emergency. (You do not need to call 911 to go the emergency room).
Patient Personality Quiz Results
Here are the results from our patient personality quiz, broken down into 3 sections: Types, Traits, and Quiz Questions.