Financial matters
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37351
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4024
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Getting sick can be stressful in many ways. For some people, being sick has a big impact on their finances. Knowing your options and understanding how they work can help. This pamphlet explains what Short Term Illness (STI) and Long Term Disability (LTD) are, whether you can get help from Employment Insurance (EI), what the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefit is, and what Income Assistance (IA) is. If you feel you have tried all options and are still having trouble meeting your financi…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Financial Support
- Government Programs
- Health Care Costs
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Government aid--Nova Scotia
- Medical care, Cost of
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- Getting sick can be stressful in many ways. For some people, being sick has a big impact on their finances. Knowing your options and understanding how they work can help. This pamphlet explains what Short Term Illness (STI) and Long Term Disability (LTD) are, whether you can get help from Employment Insurance (EI), what the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefit is, and what Income Assistance (IA) is. If you feel you have tried all options and are still having trouble meeting your financial needs, contact information for support is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4024
Medication coverage : your insurance plan
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37353
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4020
- Available Online
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This pamphlet gives information about medication coverage. It explains: ; how to check if your private drug plan covers a certain medication. ; what to do if you pay for your medications up front and get reimbursed, and you need an expensive medication. ; what help is available if your private drug plan doesn’t cover your medication costs. ; what to do if you don’t have a private insurance plan.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Health Care Costs
- Insurance, Health
- Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Health insurance
- Medical care, Cost of
- Pharmaceutical services insurance
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives information about medication coverage. It explains:
- how to check if your private drug plan covers a certain medication.
- what to do if you pay for your medications up front and get reimbursed, and you need an expensive medication.
- what help is available if your private drug plan doesn’t cover your medication costs.
- what to do if you don’t have a private insurance plan.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4020
Medicine coverage
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37352
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4028
- Available Online
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There are two types of medications that you may need during your cancer care: drugs to treat your cancer and drugs to support your cancer care and deal with side effects. You may be worried about how much you will have to pay for cancer medications. This pamphlet explains what support is available if you don't have an insurance plan, how to find out if your insurance plan or Nova Scotia Pharmacare plan will cover your medications, what you can do if your medications are not covered, and whether…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Alternate Title
- Medication coverage
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Health Care Costs
- Insurance, Health
- Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Health insurance
- Medical care, Cost of
- Pharmaceutical services insurance
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- There are two types of medications that you may need during your cancer care: drugs to treat your cancer and drugs to support your cancer care and deal with side effects. You may be worried about how much you will have to pay for cancer medications. This pamphlet explains what support is available if you don't have an insurance plan, how to find out if your insurance plan or Nova Scotia Pharmacare plan will cover your medications, what you can do if your medications are not covered, and whether the Canadian Cancer Society helps with drug costs. Contact information for more support is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4028
The Take-Home Cancer Drug Fund
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37378
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0064
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The Take Home Cancer Drug Fund is provided by the Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program to help patients who have very high costs for their take home cancer drugs. This guide details how the fund works including what drugs are covered, who qualifies, and how you can benefit.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (2 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Financial Support
- Government Programs
- Health Care Costs
- Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services
- Specialty
- Economics
- Abstract
- The Take Home Cancer Drug Fund is provided by the Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program to help patients who have very high costs for their take home cancer drugs. This guide details how the fund works including what drugs are covered, who qualifies, and how you can benefit.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Health Authority Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0064
Getting a wheelchair or scooter : outpatient occupational therapy Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arhritis Centre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35663
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Occupational Therapy Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1650
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This pamphlet explains how Occupational Therapy Services can help you to review, prescribe, and choose a wheelchair or scooter. It also explains what to expect as you have different appointments, including an assessment (review of your needs), a trial (to try out a wheelchair or scooter that is close to what is right for you), completing your wheelchair or scooter prescription, wheelchair or scooter set-up, and wheelchair skills training. Information about the cost of Occupational Therapy Servi…
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Self-Help Devices
- Wheelchairs
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Self-help devices for people with disabilities
- Wheelchairs
- Motor scooters
- Specialty
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains how Occupational Therapy Services can help you to review, prescribe, and choose a wheelchair or scooter. It also explains what to expect as you have different appointments, including an assessment (review of your needs), a trial (to try out a wheelchair or scooter that is close to what is right for you), completing your wheelchair or scooter prescription, wheelchair or scooter set-up, and wheelchair skills training. Information about the cost of Occupational Therapy Services, the cost of a wheelchair or scooter, and what to do if your wheelchair or scooter needs maintenance and/or repair is included. Contact information for Occupational Therapy Services is given.
- Notes
- Previous title: Getting a wheelchair or scooter : outpatient occupational therapy services at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Occupational Therapy Services, Central Zone
- Pamphlet Number
- 1650
Vedolizumab (Entyvio) therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35620
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Collaborative IBD Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1623
- Available Online
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Vedolizumab (Entyvio®) is given to manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease. This pamphlet gives you information about vedolizumab to help you make an informed decision about whether or not to use it. Topics include: a brief description of the medicine, who can take it, how it works, how it is given, how long you will need to take it, cost, precautions, and side effects. A list of symptoms to watch out for is listed. Other important things to know when und…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Collaborative IBD Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (11 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Gastrointestinal Agents
- Colitis, Ulcerative - drug therapy
- Crohn Disease - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Gastrointestinal agents
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease
- Specialty
- Medications
- Abstract
- Vedolizumab (Entyvio®) is given to manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease. This pamphlet gives you information about vedolizumab to help you make an informed decision about whether or not to use it. Topics include: a brief description of the medicine, who can take it, how it works, how it is given, how long you will need to take it, cost, precautions, and side effects. A list of symptoms to watch out for is listed. Other important things to know when undergoing this treatment are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Collaborative IBD Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1623
Quitting smoking to lower your risk of cervical cancer
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37302
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Division of Gynaecologic Oncology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2167
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Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. This pamphlet explains how smoking increases your chance of getting cervical cancer, other reasons to quit smoking, what nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is and how much it will cost, why e-cigarettes are not recommended, medications that are available to help you quit smoking, and other options to quit smoking. Tips for quitting smoking and a list of res…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Division of Gynaecologic Oncology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Smoking Cessation
- Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Smoking cessation
- Cervix uteri--Cancer--Prevention
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Abstract
- Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. This pamphlet explains how smoking increases your chance of getting cervical cancer, other reasons to quit smoking, what nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is and how much it will cost, why e-cigarettes are not recommended, medications that are available to help you quit smoking, and other options to quit smoking. Tips for quitting smoking and a list of resources are also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Division of Gynaecologic Oncology
- Pamphlet Number
- 2167
Ustekinumab (Stelara) therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35722
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Collaborative IBD Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1695
- Available Online
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Your IBD health care provider believes treatment with a medication called ustekinumab may help to manage your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The brand name for ustekinumab is Stelara®. This pamphlet will give you basic information about ustekinumab to help you make an informed decision about whether or not to use this treatment. Topics include what ustekinumab is, how it works, how it is given, how long you will need to take it, and how much it will cost. Considerations before you start taki…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Collaborative IBD Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ustekinumab
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Inflammatory bowel diseases
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Specialty
- Medications
- Abstract
- Your IBD health care provider believes treatment with a medication called ustekinumab may help to manage your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The brand name for ustekinumab is Stelara®. This pamphlet will give you basic information about ustekinumab to help you make an informed decision about whether or not to use this treatment. Topics include what ustekinumab is, how it works, how it is given, how long you will need to take it, and how much it will cost. Considerations before you start taking ustekinumab and while you are taking it are listed. Possible side effects, information about pregnancy and breast/chest feeding, and other important things to know are included.
- Notes
- Previous title: Ustekinumab (Stelara) therapy for Crohn's disease
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Collaborative IBD Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1695
