In Simplified Chinese. You have been given this pamphlet because you or your family member may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will describe the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved.
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Outpatient Instructions After a Transfusion" pamphlet 1801. You or your family member had a blood transfusion. Although rare, it is possible you may have a reaction. Symptoms to watch for and tell your health care team about, as well as symptoms requiring immediate medical attention, are listed.
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Blood Transfusion" pamphlet 1200. You or your family member may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will describe the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your family member may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, other options, and what will happen when the transfusion takes …
In Simplified Chinese. List of articles for expectant women and fathers-to-be to bring with them to the IWK.
[In Simplified Chinese] The IWK Health Centre practices patient and family centered care. This means we (staff, physicians, learners, researchers and volunteers) value and support patients and families as partners in care.
[In Simplified Chinese] You (or your family member) had a blood transfusion. and, although rare, it is possible you may have a reaction. Reactions are rare and usually mild, but they can happen after any transfusion, even if you have never had a reaction before.
This is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 2084. Ethics questions ask how we should treat each other. When you or someone you care about is sick or hurt, it can be hard to figure out what to do. This tool can help if you are not sure of the right thing to do, disagree with someone about the right thing to do, or are wondering how to talk with the health care team about what’s important to you or your loved one. A link to the tool is provided. ; The French translation of th…
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Be Antibiotic Aware" pamphlet 2059. Antibiotics are drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria (germs). Antibiotics DO NOT kill viruses. This pamphlet explains what antibiotics do and do not help with. It also lists common side effects and explains what antibiotic resistance is and what you can do to fight it.
This is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 2056. Ethics questions ask how we should treat each other. We answer ethics questions by thinking about our values, or what is important to us. When you or someone you care about is sick or hurt, it can be hard to figure out what to do. This ethics tool can help you decide what is important and what to do. This pamphlet includes things to remember when dealing with ethical issues, questions to think about as you explore the issue,…
In Simplified Chinese. Occupational therapists and physiotherapists help students achieve success in school by ensuring that they have the functional skills necessary to participate in all school activities.
In Simplified Chinese. The team consists of an Occupational therapist, physiotherapist, and recreation therapist. They provide home visits when post-op or palliative care are needed or for assessment of home accessability/safety. These services are for children and youth in the Halifax area community.
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English 0633, "How to do a Twin Bag™ Exchange". This pamphlet was prepared to help you in doing your own peritoneal dialysis at home. Illustrations are used to explain how to do a twin bag™ exchange. Information provided in the pamphlet includes how to deal with drain, fill, and mechanical problems.
List of live links to staff-authored Patient Pamphlets translated from the English originals. Available online on the IWK website (https://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/resources). Click each link (URL) listed in this document to access the full-text translation from the IWK external website's "Resources Directory". This list of translation links was generated by the IWK Family Resource Library's database.
This is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 2327. Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided. ; The Fr…