Tools

Symptom diary, checklists and warning-sign reference

Everything here is a printable form, a tickable checklist or a plain reference that works on the page with no sign-up. There is no symptom checker and nothing is scored, because a website cannot safely tell you what is wrong. If you are worried about your health, see a doctor or other qualified clinician. In an emergency, call your local emergency number (911 in the United States, 999 in the United Kingdom).

Know when not to wait

Emergency Warning Signs Reference (Stroke, Heart Attack)A plain reference restating the stroke and heart attack warning signs published by the CDC and the NHS emergency call advice. It does not assess you.

Track and prepare

Printable Symptom Diary (Two Weeks, No Scoring)A printable two-week diary to note when a symptom happens, how long it lasts, what you tried and what else was going on, to show a clinician. Questions to Ask Your Clinician (Checklist)A tickable, printable checklist of what to note and what to ask at a doctor visit about a symptom, a new medicine or a test result.

Be ready at home

Home First Aid Kit Checklist (Tickable, Printable)A tickable, printable checklist for stocking a home first aid kit with dressings, bandages, tools and a check-and-replace routine, saved in your browser.

Where to read next

Start with when to see a doctor for a fever, or go to the start here page. Read the disclaimer for the limits of this site.