My Important Health Information
My Important Health Information (MIHI) is a support tool for people with a learning disability, their parents, carers and support staff to improve their health experiences by sharing essential, helpful health information with health staff when needed.
NHS Lothian endorses the use of this document as an example of good practice. The document should be completed in consultation with the person and taken with them when attending any health appointments.
There are 3 versions of this document:
MIHI Boardmaker
MIHI – Photosymbol
MIHI – no graphics
Easy Read Leaflets – Clinics and services
Arthroplasty
Audiology
Dentist
Dermatology
ENT
Gynaecology
Video Fluoroscopy
Medical
Neurology
Nutrition/Dietetics
Orthopaedic
Paediatric
Psychiatry
Psychology
Surgical
Imaging
Lothian LD Scottish Enhanced Service Programme
Asthma
Chronic Heart Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
COPD (without pulse oximetry)
COPD
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Flu vaccination
Health Check
Hypertension
Memory Clinic
Mental Health
Stroke / TIA
Thyroid
Medication chart & advice
Health information advice sheet
Going to the hospital for tests
Simple line drawings of the body
Symbolised emotions
Symbolised physical feelings
Symbolised areas of life events
Generic Anticipatory Care Plan
Underactive Thyroid Leaflet For people with Down’s syndrome
