Anger after an acquired brain injury (ABI)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36487
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Acquired Brain Injury Ambulatory Care Teams.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1932
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Anger is a natural emotion. People with an ABI sometimes have problems with anger. It is important to manage your anger. If you do not manage your anger, it can hurt your relationships and make it hard for you to do things (like work or take part in social activities). Tips for managing anger are provided. A list of resources to find services and supports is given.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anger Management Therapy
- Brain Injuries - psychology
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Anger
- Brain--Wounds and injuries--Complications
- Abstract
- Anger is a natural emotion. People with an ABI sometimes have problems with anger. It is important to manage your anger. If you do not manage your anger, it can hurt your relationships and make it hard for you to do things (like work or take part in social activities). Tips for managing anger are provided. A list of resources to find services and supports is given.
- Notes
- Previous title: Anger After Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Acquired Brain Injury Ambulatory Care Teams
- Pamphlet Number
- 1932
Ethics tool (rack card)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36694
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2084
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
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, or you are wondering how to talk with the health care team about what is important to you or your loved one. A link to the tool and contact information for Ethics Nova Scotia Health is included. ; The French version of this pamphlet 2143, "Outil d’éthique pour les patients et les familles", is also available. ; The Arabic version of this p…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ethics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ethics
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- 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, or you are wondering how to talk with the health care team about what is important to you or your loved one. A link to the tool and contact information for Ethics Nova Scotia Health is included.
- The French version of this pamphlet 2143, "Outil d’éthique pour les patients et les familles", is also available.
- The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2154, is also available.
- The Simplified Chinese version of this pamphlet 2169, is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Patient and family ethics tool
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ethics Leads Group, Nova Scotia Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 2084
[Ethics tool]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37301
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2154
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 2084. 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, or you are wondering how to talk with the health care team about what is important to you or your loved one. A link to the tool and contact information for Ethics Nova Scotia Health is included. ; The French version of this pamphlet 2143, "Outil d’éthique pour les patients et les …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group.
- Alternate Title
- Ethics tool (rack card)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Arabic
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ethics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ethics
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 2084. 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, or you are wondering how to talk with the health care team about what is important to you or your loved one. A link to the tool and contact information for Ethics Nova Scotia Health is included.
- The French version of this pamphlet 2143, "Outil d’éthique pour les patients et les familles", is also available.
- The Simplified Chinese version of this pamphlet 2169, is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Patient and family ethics tool
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ethics Leads Group, Nova Scotia Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 2154
[Ethics tool]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37324
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2169
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 2084. 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, or you are wondering how to talk with the health care team about what is important to you or your loved one. A link to the tool and contact information for Ethics Nova Scotia Health is included. ; The French translation of this pamphlet 2143, "Outil d'éthique pour les p…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group
- Alternate Title
- Ethics tool (rack card)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Simplified Chinese
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ethics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ethics
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- This is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 2084. 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, or you are wondering how to talk with the health care team about what is important to you or your loved one. A link to the tool and contact information for Ethics Nova Scotia Health is included.
- The French translation of this pamphlet 2143, "Outil d'éthique pour les patients et les familles" is also available.
- The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2154, is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Patient and family ethics tool
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ethics Leads Group, Nova Scotia Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 2169
Restraint considerations for patients and families
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37624
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Interprofessional Practice and Learning. Least Restraint Working Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0599
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A restraint is anything that limits a person’s movement. Restraints can help to keep you from getting hurt or hurting others, including your caregivers. Nova Scotia Health’s goal is to promote the health and well-being of all of our patients. We try to help you keep as much comfort, independence, and quality of life as possible. Nova Scotia Health policy states restraints are to be used only as a last resort. This pamphlet explains why and when restraints are used, ways you and your support per…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Interprofessional Practice and Learning. Least Restraint Working Group
- 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)
- Geriatrics
- Immobilization
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Geriatrics
- Restraint of patients
- Specialty
- Geriatrics
- Abstract
- A restraint is anything that limits a person’s movement. Restraints can help to keep you from getting hurt or hurting others, including your caregivers. Nova Scotia Health’s goal is to promote the health and well-being of all of our patients. We try to help you keep as much comfort, independence, and quality of life as possible. Nova Scotia Health policy states restraints are to be used only as a last resort. This pamphlet explains why and when restraints are used, ways you and your support person(s) can help without using a restraint, and what to do If you are not happy with how you or your loved one is being restrained.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: IPPL Least Restraint Working Group
- Pamphlet Number
- 0599
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34743
Nova Scotia Health. Diagnostic Imaging, IWK Health. Diagnostic Imaging.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0456
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. An MRI machine uses a powerful magnet, radio waves, and a computer. It does not use radiation or X-rays. The MRI machine takes detailed images that show tissues in your body. These images will help your primary health care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) or specialist diagnose your condition. An MRI does not hurt. This pamphlet explains how long an MRI takes, how to get ready for your MRI, what to bring to your appointment, and what will…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Diagnostic Imaging
- IWK Health. Diagnostic Imaging
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Abstract
- MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. An MRI machine uses a powerful magnet, radio waves, and a computer. It does not use radiation or X-rays. The MRI machine takes detailed images that show tissues in your body. These images will help your primary health care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) or specialist diagnose your condition. An MRI does not hurt. This pamphlet explains how long an MRI takes, how to get ready for your MRI, what to bring to your appointment, and what will happen during and after the MRI. Information about children and pregnant people is included. A list of things to tell the technologist about (like if you have a pacemaker or an implanted defibrillator, aneurysm clips, etc.) is given. The French version of this pamphlet 1960, "Imagerie par résonance magnétique (IRM)", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: MRI
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Diagnostic Imaging, Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 0456
Having a spinal anesthetic before your surgery : Halifax Infirmary, Victoria General Hospital, Dartmouth General Hospital, Hants Community Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35587
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Department of Anesthesia, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Halifax Infirmary. Block Room.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1602
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A spinal anesthetic is a type of anesthesia (freezing medication). It is used for surgeries on the lower part of your body (stomach and below). This pamphlet explains what a spinal anesthetic is, if it will hurt, if you will hear what is happening during your surgery, how a spinal anesthetic is different from a general anesthetic, the benefits and risks, if you can have a spinal anesthetic if you have a back problem, and if you can take pain medications with a spinal anesthetic. Information abo…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Department of Anesthesia
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Halifax Infirmary. Block Room
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anesthesia, Spinal
- Preoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Spinal anesthesia
- Preoperative care
- Specialty
- Surgery
- Abstract
- A spinal anesthetic is a type of anesthesia (freezing medication). It is used for surgeries on the lower part of your body (stomach and below). This pamphlet explains what a spinal anesthetic is, if it will hurt, if you will hear what is happening during your surgery, how a spinal anesthetic is different from a general anesthetic, the benefits and risks, if you can have a spinal anesthetic if you have a back problem, and if you can take pain medications with a spinal anesthetic. Information about what will happen after your spinal anesthetic and how you will feel as it wears off is given. A list of symptoms that require emergency medical attention is included.
- Notes
- Previous title: Having a spinal anesthetic for your surgery
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Department of Anesthesia and HI Block Room Staff
- Pamphlet Number
- 1602
Outil d’éthique
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36764
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2143
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Lorsque vous ou l’un·e de vos proches êtes malade ou blessé·e, il peut être difficile de savoir quoi faire. Cet outil peut vous aider si vous avez des doutes quant à la bonne chose à faire ou si vous vous demandez comment parler avec l'équipe de soins de santé de ce qui est important pour vous ou votre proche. Un lien vers l’outil et les coordonnées des services d’éthique de Santé Nouvelle-Écosse sont fournis. ; This is the French translation of "Ethics Tool (rack card)", pamphlet 2084. When yo…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group
- Alternate Title
- Ethics tool (rack card)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ethics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ethics
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Lorsque vous ou l’un·e de vos proches êtes malade ou blessé·e, il peut être difficile de savoir quoi faire. Cet outil peut vous aider si vous avez des doutes quant à la bonne chose à faire ou si vous vous demandez comment parler avec l'équipe de soins de santé de ce qui est important pour vous ou votre proche. Un lien vers l’outil et les coordonnées des services d’éthique de Santé Nouvelle-Écosse sont fournis.
- This is the French translation of "Ethics Tool (rack card)", pamphlet 2084. 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, or you are wondering how to talk with the health care team about what is important to you or your loved one. A link to the tool and contact information for Ethics Nova Scotia Health is included.
- The Arabic translation of this pamphlet 2153, is also available.
- The Simplified Chinese version of this pamphlet 2169, is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Outil d’éthique pour les patients et les familles
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ethics Leads Group, Nova Scotia Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 2143
Ethics tool : help with ethical issues
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36651
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2056
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Ethics Nova Scotia Health supports all patients, families, volunteers, staff, and health care providers when they need help making hard choices or when there is disagreement about what is most important. Ethics is about how we connect our actions and our values. 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. It may help to figure out what is worrying you or making y…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group.
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ethics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ethics
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Ethics Nova Scotia Health supports all patients, families, volunteers, staff, and health care providers when they need help making hard choices or when there is disagreement about what is most important. Ethics is about how we connect our actions and our values. 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. It may help to figure out what is worrying you or making you upset. It may also help to think about your choices and talk with others about what is going on. This ethics tool can help you decide what is important and what to do. It includes things to think about when exploring the issue on your own or with others, and a list of ethics resources.
- The French translation of this pamphlet 2142, "Outil d'éthique : Aide pour les enjeux d’éthique " is also available.
- The Arabic translation of this pamphlet 2153, is also available.
- The Chinese translation of this pamphlet 2168, is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Patient and family ethics tool : help with ethical issues
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ethics Leads Group, Nova Scotia Health with support from the Nova Scotia Health Ethics Network Reviewed by: Nova Scotia Health Patient, Family, and Public Advisory Council (PFPAC) Adapted with permission from: IWK Patient and Family Ethics Tool
- Pamphlet Number
- 2056
[Ethics tool : help with ethical issues]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37299
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2153
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 2056. Ethics Nova Scotia Health supports all patients, families, volunteers, staff, and health care providers when they need help making hard choices or when there is disagreement about what is most important. Ethics is about how we connect our actions and our values. 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…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group.
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Arabic
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ethics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ethics
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 2056. Ethics Nova Scotia Health supports all patients, families, volunteers, staff, and health care providers when they need help making hard choices or when there is disagreement about what is most important. Ethics is about how we connect our actions and our values. 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. It may help to figure out what is worrying you or making you upset. It may also help to think about your choices and talk with others about what is going on. This ethics tool can help you decide what is important and what to do. It includes things to think about when exploring the issue on your own or with others, and a list of ethics resources.
- The French translation of this pamphlet 2142, "Outil d'éthique : Aide pour les enjeux d’éthique " is also available.
- The Chinese translation of this pamphlet 2168, is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Patient and family ethics tool : help with ethical issues
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ethics Leads Group, Nova Scotia Health with support from the Nova Scotia Health Ethics Network Reviewed by: Nova Scotia Health Patient, Family, and Public Advisory Council (PFPAC) Adapted with permission from: IWK Patient and Family Ethics Tool
- Pamphlet Number
- 2153
[Ethics tool : help with ethical issues]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37569
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2168
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 2056. Ethics Nova Scotia Health supports all patients, families, volunteers, staff, and health care providers when they need help making hard choices or when there is disagreement about what is most important. Ethics is about how we connect our actions and our values. 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…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group.
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Simplified Chinese
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ethics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ethics
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- This is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 2056. Ethics Nova Scotia Health supports all patients, families, volunteers, staff, and health care providers when they need help making hard choices or when there is disagreement about what is most important. Ethics is about how we connect our actions and our values. 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. It may help to figure out what is worrying you or making you upset. It may also help to think about your choices and talk with others about what is going on. This ethics tool can help you decide what is important and what to do. It includes things to think about when exploring the issue on your own or with others, and a list of ethics resources.
- The French translation of this pamphlet 2142, "Outil d'éthique : Aide pour les enjeux d’éthique " is also available.
- The Arabic translation of this pamphlet 2153, is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Patient and family ethics tool : help with ethical issues
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ethics Leads Group, Nova Scotia Health with support from the Nova Scotia Health Ethics Network Reviewed by: Nova Scotia Health Patient, Family, and Public Advisory Council (PFPAC) Adapted with permission from: IWK Patient and Family Ethics Tool
- Pamphlet Number
- 2168
Outil d'éthique : aide pour les enjeux d’éthique
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36767
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2142
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Les services d'éthique de Santé Nouvelle-Écosse (Ethics Nova Scotia Health) offrent du soutien à l'ensemble des patients, des familles, des bénévoles, du personnel et des prestataires de soins de santé lorsque de l'aide est nécessaire pour faire des choix difficiles ou lorsqu'il y a un désaccord sur ce qui est le plus important. L'éthique est la manière dont nous établissons des liens entre nos actions et nos valeurs. Nous répondons aux questions d'éthique en réfléchissant à nos valeurs ou à ce…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics Leads Group.
- Alternate Title
- Ethics tool : help with ethical issues
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ethics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ethics
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Les services d'éthique de Santé Nouvelle-Écosse (Ethics Nova Scotia Health) offrent du soutien à l'ensemble des patients, des familles, des bénévoles, du personnel et des prestataires de soins de santé lorsque de l'aide est nécessaire pour faire des choix difficiles ou lorsqu'il y a un désaccord sur ce qui est le plus important. L'éthique est la manière dont nous établissons des liens entre nos actions et nos valeurs. Nous répondons aux questions d'éthique en réfléchissant à nos valeurs ou à ce qui est important pour nous. Lorsque vous ou l'un·e de vos proches êtes malade ou blessé·e, il peut être difficile de savoir quoi faire. Il pourrait être utile de déterminer ce qui vous inquiète ou vous contrarie. Il peut également être utile de réfléchir aux choix qui s'offrent à vous et de parler avec d'autres personnes de ce qui se passe. Cet outil d'éthique peut vous aider à décider ce qui est important et ce qu'il faut faire. Il comprend des éléments à prendre en considération au moment de réfléchir à la question, seul·e ou avec d'autres, ainsi qu'une liste de ressources en matière d'éthique.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2056, “Ethics Tool: Help with Ethical Issues”. Ethics Nova Scotia Health supports all patients, families, volunteers, staff, and health care providers when they need help making hard choices or when there is disagreement about what is most important. Ethics is about how we connect our actions and our values. 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. It may help to figure out what is worrying you or making you upset. It may also help to think about your choices and talk with others about what is going on. This ethics tool can help you decide what is important and what to do. It includes things to think about when exploring the issue on your own or with others, and a list of ethics resources.
- The Arabic translation of this pamphlet 2153, is also available.
- The Chinese translation of this pamphlet 2168, is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Outil d'éthique pour les patients et les familles : aide pour les enjeux d’éthique
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ethics Leads Group, Nova Scotia Health with support from the Nova Scotia Health Ethics Network Reviewed by: Nova Scotia Health Patient, Family, and Public Advisory Council (PFPAC) Adapted with permission from: IWK Patient and Family Ethics Tool
- Pamphlet Number
- 2142
