Planning for your hospital stay after surgery : Halifax Infirmary (HI), Victoria General (VG), Dartmouth General Hospital (DGH)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35459
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Same Day Surgery Unit - Halifax Infirmary, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Same Day Surgery Unit - Victoria General, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Same Day Surgery Unit - Dartmouth General Hospital.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1395
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after surgery. Topics about getting ready for surgery include learning about the time of your surgery, dentures and oral appliances, glasses and contact lenses, hearing aids, personal care items, and valuables. Information about the day of surgery includes what to bring to the hospital, when to arrive, anesthetic, delays, the Same Day Surgery Unit, and surgery. Information about after your surgery includes the recovery area and nursing …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Same Day Surgery Unit - Halifax Infirmary
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Same Day Surgery Unit - Victoria General
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Same Day Surgery Unit - Dartmouth General Hospital
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (22 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospitalization
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital patients
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after surgery. Topics about getting ready for surgery include learning about the time of your surgery, dentures and oral appliances, glasses and contact lenses, hearing aids, personal care items, and valuables. Information about the day of surgery includes what to bring to the hospital, when to arrive, anesthetic, delays, the Same Day Surgery Unit, and surgery. Information about after your surgery includes the recovery area and nursing unit, pain control, exercises, activity, nutrition, passing urine, and bowel movements. Instructions for your surgery and care at home include visitors and discharge from the hospital. The French version of this pamphlet 1118, "Planification de votre séjour à l'hôpital après une chirurgie", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Planning for your hospital stay after surgery
- Previous title: Planning for your hospital stay after surgery : Halifax Infirmary (HI), Victoria General Hospital (VG), Dartmouth General Hospital (DGH)
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Same Day Surgery Units (HI, VG and DGH sites)
- Pamphlet Number
- 1395
Before and after surgery : Aberdeen Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36565
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Surgical Pre-Admission Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1992
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after surgery at Aberdeen Hospital. Topics about getting ready for surgery include: what to do if you need to cancel your surgery, what to bring, medications, anesthetic, your general health and hygiene, smoking, alcohol and cannabis, personal items, pre-operative (pre-op) preparation, and what to expect in the operating room (OR). Topics about after surgery include: the recovery area, pain control, nausea (feeling sick to your stomach)…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospitalization
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital patients
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after surgery at Aberdeen Hospital. Topics about getting ready for surgery include: what to do if you need to cancel your surgery, what to bring, medications, anesthetic, your general health and hygiene, smoking, alcohol and cannabis, personal items, pre-operative (pre-op) preparation, and what to expect in the operating room (OR). Topics about after surgery include: the recovery area, pain control, nausea (feeling sick to your stomach), tubes, dressings, and stitches, bowel functions, passing urine, and eating and drinking. Information about while you are in the hospital includes: deep breathing and coughing exercises, using an incentive spirometer, leg exercises, getting out of bed safely, and visitors. Information about discharge (going home) from the hospital includes: nutrition, meal delivery, care of your incision, what to do if you have bleeding after you go home, and symptoms that require medical attention.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Surgical Pre-Admission Clinic, Aberdeen Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 1992
How to avoid safety risks during your hospital stay
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35725
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality Improvement and Safety.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1696
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
At Nova Scotia Health, we believe that safety is everyone’s job. We are committed to providing you with a safe and quality experience while you are here with us. This pamphlet explains your role as a patient or a family member and/or support person(s), and patient safety risks in the hospital. Topics include avoiding infections and falls, understanding your medication(s), preventing pressure injuries, and avoiding medication mistakes. Contact information to provide patient/family feedback is in…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality Improvement and Safety
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Hospitalization
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital care
- Patients--Safety measures
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- At Nova Scotia Health, we believe that safety is everyone’s job. We are committed to providing you with a safe and quality experience while you are here with us. This pamphlet explains your role as a patient or a family member and/or support person(s), and patient safety risks in the hospital. Topics include avoiding infections and falls, understanding your medication(s), preventing pressure injuries, and avoiding medication mistakes. Contact information to provide patient/family feedback is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1711, "Priorité aux patients : votre sécurité, votre bien-être" is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Patients first: your safety, your well-being
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Quality Improvement and Safety
- Pamphlet Number
- 1696
COVID-19 discharge checklist
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37449
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Interprofessional Practice and Learning.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2220
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This list will help you manage your health when you leave the hospital. Topics include your discharge conversation, medications, and follow-up appointments. Information on what to do if your symptoms get worse is provided. Resources for COVID-19, mental health and addictions, financial programs and services, and other helpful resources are listed. A list of questions you may have for your health care team before leaving the hospital is included. There is space at the end of the guide to write y…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Interprofessional Practice and Learning
- Alternate Title
- Coronavirus discharge checklist
- 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)
- Coronavirus
- Infectious diseases
- Hospitalization
- Subjects (LCSH)
- COVID-19 (Disease)
- Infectious diseases
- Hospitals--Admission and discharge
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- This list will help you manage your health when you leave the hospital. Topics include your discharge conversation, medications, and follow-up appointments. Information on what to do if your symptoms get worse is provided. Resources for COVID-19, mental health and addictions, financial programs and services, and other helpful resources are listed. A list of questions you may have for your health care team before leaving the hospital is included. There is space at the end of the guide to write your answers to these questions after talking to your health care team. The French version of this pamphlet, 2254, "COVID-19 – Liste de vérification pour le congé," is also available. The Arabic version of this pamphlet, 2257, is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Professional Practice Coordinators, IPPL, Central Zone
- Pamphlet Number
- 2220
COVID-19 – Liste de vérification pour le congé
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37536
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Interprofessional Practice and Learning.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2254
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Cette liste vous aidera à gérer votre santé lorsque vous quitterez l'hôpital. Les sujets abordés comprennent la conversation au moment du congé, les médicaments et les rendez-vous de suivi. De l'information sur ce qu'il faut faire si vos symptômes s'aggravent est fournie. Vous y trouverez également des ressources concernant la COVID-19, la santé mentale et les dépendances, les programmes et services financiers, ainsi que d'autres ressources utiles. Une liste de questions que vous pouvez poser à…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Interprofessional Practice and Learning
- Alternate Title
- Coronavirus discharge checklist
- [COVID-19 discharge checklist]
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Coronavirus
- Infectious diseases
- Hospitalization
- Subjects (LCSH)
- COVID-19 (Disease)
- Infectious diseases
- Hospitals--Admission and discharge
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- Cette liste vous aidera à gérer votre santé lorsque vous quitterez l'hôpital. Les sujets abordés comprennent la conversation au moment du congé, les médicaments et les rendez-vous de suivi. De l'information sur ce qu'il faut faire si vos symptômes s'aggravent est fournie. Vous y trouverez également des ressources concernant la COVID-19, la santé mentale et les dépendances, les programmes et services financiers, ainsi que d'autres ressources utiles. Une liste de questions que vous pouvez poser à votre équipe de soins de santé avant de quitter l'hôpital est incluse. Un espace est prévu à la fin du guide pour écrire les réponses à ces questions après avoir parlé à votre équipe soignante.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2220, "COVID-19 Discharge Checklist". This list will help you manage your health when you leave the hospital. Topics include your discharge conversation, medications, and follow-up appointments. Information on what to do if your symptoms get worse is provided. Resources for COVID-19, mental health and addictions, financial programs and services, and other helpful resources are listed. A list of questions you may have for your health care team before leaving the hospital is included. There is space at the end of the guide to write your answers to these questions after talking to your health care team. The Arabic version of this pamphlet, 2257, is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Professional Practice Coordinators, IPPL, Central Zone
- Pamphlet Number
- 2254
[COVID-19 discharge checklist]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37560
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Interprofessional Practice and Learning.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2257
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This is an Arabic translation of pamphlet 2220. This list will help you manage your health when you leave the hospital. Topics include your discharge conversation, medications, and follow-up appointments. Information on what to do if your symptoms get worse is provided. Resources for COVID-19, mental health and addictions, financial programs and services, and other helpful resources are listed. A list of questions you may have for your health care team before leaving the hospital is included. T…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Interprofessional Practice and Learning
- Alternate Title
- Coronavirus discharge checklist
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Arabic
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Coronavirus
- Infectious diseases
- Hospitalization
- Subjects (LCSH)
- COVID-19 (Disease)
- Infectious diseases
- Hospitals--Admission and discharge
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- This is an Arabic translation of pamphlet 2220. This list will help you manage your health when you leave the hospital. Topics include your discharge conversation, medications, and follow-up appointments. Information on what to do if your symptoms get worse is provided. Resources for COVID-19, mental health and addictions, financial programs and services, and other helpful resources are listed. A list of questions you may have for your health care team before leaving the hospital is included. There is space at the end of the guide to write your answers to these questions after talking to your health care team. The French version of this pamphlet, 2254, "COVID-19 – Liste de vérification pour le congé," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Professional Practice Coordinators, IPPL, Central Zone
- Pamphlet Number
- 2257
The VPI (Velopharyngeal Inadequacy) Clinic at the IWK Health Centre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37818
IWK. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0758
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Information about this IWK clinic by the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) team.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Heredity
- Congenital Abnormalities
- Child Health
- Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
- Health Services
- Oral Medicine
- Genetics, Medical
- Infant Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Oral medicine
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Hospital patients
- Human genetics
- Health services administration
- Genetics
- Diagnosis
- Medical Care
- Abnormalities, Human
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Information about this IWK clinic by the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) team.
- Responsibility
- IWK Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0758
Having Surgery at Scotia Surgery and a Phone Call with the IWK Pre-op Clinic
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38110
IWK. Pre-Operative Clinic (Children's).
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1292
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
An adaptation of PL-1039 "Welcome to Pre-op (Pre-operative) Clinic", this version has wayfinding directions specifically for IWK patients who will be having surgery at Scotia Surgery Inc, 2nd floor, East Coast MediCenter, 18 Acadia St, Dartmouth, NS. Please read all portions of the guide and bring all required information with you to avoid any possible cancellations.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pre-Operative Clinic (Children's)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Child Health
- Health Services
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Diagnosis
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- An adaptation of PL-1039 "Welcome to Pre-op (Pre-operative) Clinic", this version has wayfinding directions specifically for IWK patients who will be having surgery at Scotia Surgery Inc, 2nd floor, East Coast MediCenter, 18 Acadia St, Dartmouth, NS. Please read all portions of the guide and bring all required information with you to avoid any possible cancellations.
- Responsibility
- IWK Pre-Operative Clinic (Children's), Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1292
Having Surgery at Scotia Surgery and a Visit to the IWK Pre-op Clinic Before Surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38111
IWK. Pre-Operative Clinic (Children's).
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1293
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
An adaptation of PL-1039 "Welcome to Pre-op (Pre-operative) Clinic", this version has wayfinding directions specifically for IWK patients who will be having surgery at Scotia Surgery Inc, 2nd floor, East Coast MediCenter, 18 Acadia St, Dartmouth, NS. Please read all portions of the guide and bring all required information with you to avoid any possible cancellations.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pre-Operative Clinic (Children's)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Child Health
- Health Services
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Diagnosis
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- An adaptation of PL-1039 "Welcome to Pre-op (Pre-operative) Clinic", this version has wayfinding directions specifically for IWK patients who will be having surgery at Scotia Surgery Inc, 2nd floor, East Coast MediCenter, 18 Acadia St, Dartmouth, NS. Please read all portions of the guide and bring all required information with you to avoid any possible cancellations.
- Responsibility
- IWK Pre-Operative Clinic (Children's), Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1293
Having Surgery at Scotia Surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38112
IWK. Pre-Operative Clinic (Children's).
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1294
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
An adaptation of PL-1039 "Welcome to Pre-op (Pre-operative) Clinic", this version has wayfinding directions specifically for IWK patients who will be having surgery at Scotia Surgery Inc, 2nd floor, East Coast MediCenter, 18 Acadia St, Dartmouth, NS. Please read all portions of the guide and bring all required information with you to avoid any possible cancellations.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pre-Operative Clinic (Children's)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Child Health
- Health Services
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Diagnosis
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- An adaptation of PL-1039 "Welcome to Pre-op (Pre-operative) Clinic", this version has wayfinding directions specifically for IWK patients who will be having surgery at Scotia Surgery Inc, 2nd floor, East Coast MediCenter, 18 Acadia St, Dartmouth, NS. Please read all portions of the guide and bring all required information with you to avoid any possible cancellations.
- Responsibility
- IWK Pre-Operative Clinic (Children's), Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1294
My Visit to SeaStar at the IWK
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38123
IWK. Suspected Trauma and Abuse Response Team (START).
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1305
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This booklet is for children and youth who will be visiting the SeaStar Child and Youth Advocacy Program at the IWK Health Centre. Directions, registration, what to expect during the visit.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Suspected Trauma and Abuse Response Team (START)
- Alternate Title
- SeaStar Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Family Relations
- Mental Disorders
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Child Health
- Social Problems
- Health Services
- Mental Health Services
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Social problems
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Families
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- This booklet is for children and youth who will be visiting the SeaStar Child and Youth Advocacy Program at the IWK Health Centre. Directions, registration, what to expect during the visit.
- Responsibility
- IWK Suspected Trauma and Abuse Response Team (START), Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1305
Orthopaedic Clinic
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37665
IWK. Orthopaedic Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0078
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
After hour contact numbers for Orthopaedic Care Team, IWK.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Orthopaedic Clinic
- Alternate Title
- Wondering who to call?
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Child Health
- Musculoskeletal system
- Health Services
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Orthopedics
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- After hour contact numbers for Orthopaedic Care Team, IWK.
- Responsibility
- IWK Orthopaedic Clinic, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0078
Welcome to the Pediatric Perioperative Care Unit (PPCU)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37669
IWK. Pediatric Perioperative Care Unit (PPCU).
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0096
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Pre-operative preparation for surgery and care after general anaesthesia.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pediatric Perioperative Care Unit (PPCU)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Child Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Health Services
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Diagnosis
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Pre-operative preparation for surgery and care after general anaesthesia.
- Notes
- Formerly titled "Welcome to Day Surgery".
- Responsibility
- IWK Pediatric Perioperative Care Unit (PPCU), Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0096
Preschool Special Needs Service
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37790
IWK. Psychology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0653
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
information on an interdisciplinary team at IWK who conduct assessments of children under six years of age
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Psychology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Mental Disorders
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Child Health
- Infant Health
- Mental Health Services
- Health Services
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- information on an interdisciplinary team at IWK who conduct assessments of children under six years of age
- Responsibility
- IWK Psychology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0653
IWK. Birth Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0803
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
What it is, how it is performed, when can it be given, effect on labour, side effects.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Birth Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Reproductive Medicine
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Maternal Health
- Health Services
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Reproductive health
- Maternal health services
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Diagnosis
- Medical Care
- Abstract
- What it is, how it is performed, when can it be given, effect on labour, side effects.
- Responsibility
- IWK Birth Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0803
After the Breast Biopsy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37868
IWK. Breast Health, IWK. Diagnostic Imaging.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0895
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
If your core biopsy is benign, it will be recommended that you return in 6 months time to have a repeat mammogram of the breast that the biopsy was taken from. This appointment will be booked by IWK Central Booking Office and will be faxed to your family doctor's office. Your family doctor's office will then notify you of the date and time of your repeat mammogram appointment.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Breast Health
- IWK. Diagnostic Imaging
- Alternate Title
- Patient Information
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Women's Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Neoplasms
- Health Services
- Blood
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Women--Health and hygiene
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Cancers
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Diagnosis
- Medical Care
- Blood
- Abstract
- If your core biopsy is benign, it will be recommended that you return in 6 months time to have a repeat mammogram of the breast that the biopsy was taken from. This appointment will be booked by IWK Central Booking Office and will be faxed to your family doctor's office. Your family doctor's office will then notify you of the date and time of your repeat mammogram appointment.
- Notes
- Formerly titled "Post Core Biopsy Of The Breast".
- Responsibility
- IWK Breast Health, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0895
Core Biopsy of the Breast
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37869
IWK. Breast Health, IWK. Diagnostic Imaging.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0896
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
What is a stereotactic core biopsy of the breast? A Radiologist (a medical doctor who specializes in reading medical images including ultrasound and x-rays) takes samples of an area in your breast using a needle that is guided by a computer-controlled needle guide attached to the mammography equipment.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Breast Health
- IWK. Diagnostic Imaging
- Alternate Title
- Patient Information
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Women's Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Neoplasms
- Health Services
- Blood
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Women--Health and hygiene
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Cancers
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Diagnosis
- Medical Care
- Blood
- Abstract
- What is a stereotactic core biopsy of the breast? A Radiologist (a medical doctor who specializes in reading medical images including ultrasound and x-rays) takes samples of an area in your breast using a needle that is guided by a computer-controlled needle guide attached to the mammography equipment.
- Notes
- Formerly titled "Stereotactic Core Biopsy of the Breast".
- Responsibility
- IWK Breast Health, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0896
Neurosurgery Kids Fund
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37890
IWK. Neurosurgery Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0954
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The Neurosurgery Kids Fund (NKF) is made up of concerned caregivers, physicians and community members who are dedicated to serving infants to adolescents with neurosurgical conditions. The NFK functions in a collaborative role with the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Neurosurgery Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Nervous system
- Health Services
- Child Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Neurology
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Diagnosis
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- The Neurosurgery Kids Fund (NKF) is made up of concerned caregivers, physicians and community members who are dedicated to serving infants to adolescents with neurosurgical conditions. The NFK functions in a collaborative role with the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation.
- Responsibility
- IWK Neurosurgery Clinic, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0954
Children and Teens in Crisis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38013
IWK. Crisis Team, IWK. Garron Centre.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1203
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Adapted with permission from CHEO's "Children and youth in crisis / What to expect in the Emergency Department: Information for parents" retrieved from www.cheo.on.ca, October 2019.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Crisis Team
- IWK. Garron Centre
- Alternate Title
- What to Expect in the Emergency Department
- Information for Patients, Families, and Caregivers
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Family Relations
- Mental Disorders
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Child Health
- Health Services
- Mental Health Services
- Social Problems
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Social problems
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Families
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Adapted with permission from CHEO's "Children and youth in crisis / What to expect in the Emergency Department: Information for parents" retrieved from www.cheo.on.ca, October 2019.
- Responsibility
- IWK Emergency Mental Health and Addictions Service, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1203
Tethered Spinal Cord
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38099
IWK. Neurosurgery Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1283
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Tethered spinal cord syndrome is a neurologic disorder caused by tissue attachments that limit the movement of the spinal cord within the spinal column.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Neurosurgery Clinic
- Alternate Title
- A Guide for Families
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Nervous system
- Health Services
- Child Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Neurology
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Diagnosis
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Tethered spinal cord syndrome is a neurologic disorder caused by tissue attachments that limit the movement of the spinal cord within the spinal column.
- Responsibility
- IWK Neurosurgery Clinic, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1283
