The Issues module is an important part of the FaMedic Software designed to help you record and track all health-related problems experienced by your family members. This module lets you add and manage a variety of issues, including:

1. Physical health concerns
2. Life-related challenges
3. Psychological problems

By maintaining a detailed log of health issues such as cough, runny nose, stress, anxiety, or chronic conditions, you gain a clear understanding of your family’s health trends over time. This can improve communication with healthcare providers and enable timely medical interventions.

How the Issues Module Works

Using the Issues module is simple and user-friendly. Here is a step-by-step guide:

1. Access the Issues Module from the main dashboard.

1. Click on the "Add Issue" button.

1. Enter the Issue Name (e.g., "Cough", "Seasonal Allergies", "Anxiety").

1. Provide a detailed Issue Description including symptoms, duration, severity, or any relevant notes.

1. Finally, click on the "Add issue" button to save it. You can see it in the app.

1. View and Edit Issues anytime to update progress or add new observations.
2. Select the issue from the list. It will open a new window in the right.

1. Click the edit icon ✎.

1. Update the information and hit Save Changes.

To delete an issue, there are two ways:

Method 1:

1. Select the issue.
2. Click the edit icon ✎.
3. Click the delete icon 🗑️.
4. Confirm the deletion.

Method 2:

1. Right-click on the issue to remove it:

Why the Issues Module is Useful

Centralized Health Tracking

Instead of juggling paper notes or memory, the Issues module offers a centralized digital log. Whether it's a short-term cold or a long-term psychological condition, you keep all health concerns organized and accessible.

Facilitates Better Medical Consultations

When visiting a doctor or therapist, having a detailed history of all issues on hand improves diagnosis and treatment plans. You can quickly generate reports or print summaries to share.

Supports Preventive Care

By tracking recurring or emerging issues, you can identify patterns early. For example, if your child develops frequent respiratory issues during a certain season, you might take preventive measures sooner.

Real-Life Scenarios

1) Managing Your Child’s Common Colds

Your child develops a cough and runny nose during flu season. You open the Issues module, add “Cough” with a description “Persistent dry cough lasting 5 days, worse at night.” You also add “Runny Nose” with notes on severity. You monitor the symptoms, update the notes daily, and share this record with your pediatrician during the visit, ensuring they have a complete picture.

2) Tracking a Family Member’s Mental Health

Your spouse is experiencing anxiety due to work stress. Using the Issues module, you log “Anxiety” with detailed descriptions about triggers, symptoms, and medication if any. Over weeks, you update this log to track improvement or new symptoms. This helps mental health professionals tailor therapy sessions effectively.

3) Long-term Chronic Condition Monitoring

Your elderly parent has arthritis and occasional flare-ups. You log each episode as an issue with notes on pain intensity, duration, and medication used. This historical data helps you and your doctors adjust treatment plans and manage care proactively.

The Issues module is more than just a place to enter symptoms. It’s your family’s health diary, helping you keep track of physical, psychological, and life-related health concerns with ease. Its practical use cases in everyday family life make managing health proactive, informed, and less stressful.

Try adding your first issue today!

Visit the Issues module in your FaMedic software and start logging your family’s health concerns. Watch your family’s health become more organized and manageable, one issue at a time.