Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 5.1 : Halifax Infirmary
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36442
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 5.1, Halifax Infirmary.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1888
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This booklet gives helpful information to families with a loved one who is a patient in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 5.1, Halifax Infirmary
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Critical Care
- Hospital Units
- Intensive Care Units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital care
- Hospital units
- Intensive care units
- Abstract
- This booklet gives helpful information to families with a loved one who is a patient in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: CVICU 5.1, Halifax Infirmary
- Pamphlet Number
- 1888
Diabetes Centres : Digby Diabetes Centre, Shelburne Diabetes Centre, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36549
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Diabetes Centres. Western Zone.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1982
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes (type 1 or 2) or gestational (during pregnancy) diabetes, a diabetes centre can help you. This pamphlet answers common questions about the diabetes centres in some Western Zone locations.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Diabetes Centres. Western Zone
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diabetes
- Specialty
- Endocrine System
- Abstract
- If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes (type 1 or 2) or gestational (during pregnancy) diabetes, a diabetes centre can help you. This pamphlet answers common questions about the diabetes centres in some Western Zone locations.
- Notes
- Previous title: Diabetes Centre : Digby General Hospital, Roseway Hospital, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Diabetes Centres, Western Zone
- Pamphlet Number
- 1982
Is your loved one confused?
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38316
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2434
- Available Online
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If your loved one is confused, they may have a medical condition called delirium. Delirium causes problems with thinking and understanding. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of delirium and how support persons can support a person who has delirium.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delirium
- Intensive Care Units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Intensive care units
- Delirium
- Abstract
- If your loved one is confused, they may have a medical condition called delirium. Delirium causes problems with thinking and understanding. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of delirium and how support persons can support a person who has delirium.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 2434
Writing to transplant recipients and their families
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35145
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legacy of Life.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1213
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
You may choose to write to your loved one’s transplant recipient. If you would like to write to a transplant recipient, this pamphlet provides some information to guide you, including whether you will hear from the transplant recipient. Contact information for the Family Support Liaison is provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legacy of Life
- 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)
- Tissue and Organ Procurement
- Tissue Donors
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Donation of organs, tissues, etc.--Law and legislation
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- You may choose to write to your loved one’s transplant recipient. If you would like to write to a transplant recipient, this pamphlet provides some information to guide you, including whether you will hear from the transplant recipient. Contact information for the Family Support Liaison is provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Contacting transplant recipients and their families
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Legacy of Life
- Pamphlet Number
- 1213
Unit 7.4 : General Neurology, Acute Stroke Care Unit, and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Halifax Infirmary (HI)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35225
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Unit 7.4.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1295
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Unit 7.4 is a 33-bed unit caring for people with stroke and other problems of the brain and nervous system. Basic information is given about the unit for you and your loved ones. Topics include: Home First and discharge planning, important telephone numbers, your health care team, visitors, parking, food and drink, personal belongings, waiting rooms, and places to stay in Halifax. Space is provided at the end of the pamphlet for you to write down the names of important members of your health ca…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Unit 7.4
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (11 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospital Units
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital wards
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Epilepsy
- Abstract
- Unit 7.4 is a 33-bed unit caring for people with stroke and other problems of the brain and nervous system. Basic information is given about the unit for you and your loved ones. Topics include: Home First and discharge planning, important telephone numbers, your health care team, visitors, parking, food and drink, personal belongings, waiting rooms, and places to stay in Halifax. Space is provided at the end of the pamphlet for you to write down the names of important members of your health care team.
- Notes
- Previous title: Welcome to Unit 7.4: General Neurology, Acute Stroke Care Unit & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Unit 7.4, HI, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1295
Care in the intensive care unit (ICU) : QE II department of critical care (3A and 5.2 ICU)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35575
Nova Scotia Health Authority. 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1593
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in the QE II Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Other topics include: visiting, care for loved ones and support persons, substitute decision maker (SDM), goals of care, and spiritual care services.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (16 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Intensive Care Units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Intensive care units
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in the QE II Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Other topics include: visiting, care for loved ones and support persons, substitute decision maker (SDM), goals of care, and spiritual care services.
- Notes
- Previous title: 3A and 5.2 Intensive Care Units : information for families
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 1593
Spiritual care : Colchester East Hants Health Centre (CEHHC)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35726
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Spiritual Care.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1697
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Colchester East Hants Health Centre (CEHHC) provides spiritual care for patients and their loved ones requesting this service. What you can expect from this service as well as situations spiritual care staff can help you with are outlined. The Prayer Room location is listed. Contact information is also provided.
- 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 ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Chaplaincy Service, Hospital
- Pastoral Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Chaplains, Hospital
- Pastoral counseling
- Abstract
- Colchester East Hants Health Centre (CEHHC) provides spiritual care for patients and their loved ones requesting this service. What you can expect from this service as well as situations spiritual care staff can help you with are outlined. The Prayer Room location is listed. Contact information is also provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Spiritual care : Colchester East Hants Health Centre
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Spiritual Care, CEHHC
- Pamphlet Number
- 1697
Blood transfusion
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35840
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program, IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1200
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
You have been given this pamphlet because you or your loved one may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will explain the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your loved one may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, informed consent, benefits, risks, and other options, and what will happen during and after the transfusion. Symptoms that need medical att…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Transfusion
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- You have been given this pamphlet because you or your loved one may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will explain the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your loved one may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, informed consent, benefits, risks, and other options, and what will happen during and after the transfusion. Symptoms that need medical attention right away are listed.
- This pamphlet is also available as IWK Health Centre Patient Learning number: PL-1017.
- The French version of this pamphlet 1811, "La transfusion sanguine", is also available.
- The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2124, is also available.
- The Simplified Chinese version of this pamphlet 2125, is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1200
Unit 8.1 : orthopedic medicine - Halifax Infirmary (HI)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35905
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedics.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1848
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Unit 8.1 is for people who have a health condition that needs to be treated right away. Topics include: Home First and discharge planning, what to expect on the unit, who makes up your health care team, visiting, how your loved ones can help you in the hospital, rights and privacy, TV service, helpful information (parking, personal belongings, conveniences, accomodations for visitors, wi-fi). Important phone numbers are also provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedics
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (20 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospital Units
- Orthopedics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital wards
- Orthopedics
- Abstract
- Unit 8.1 is for people who have a health condition that needs to be treated right away. Topics include: Home First and discharge planning, what to expect on the unit, who makes up your health care team, visiting, how your loved ones can help you in the hospital, rights and privacy, TV service, helpful information (parking, personal belongings, conveniences, accomodations for visitors, wi-fi). Important phone numbers are also provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Welcome to 8.1 Orthopaedics : Halifax Infirmary site
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Unit 8.1, HI, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1848
Talking to children about death and grief : information for parents and caregivers
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36603
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Palliative Care Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2024
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
When you are caring for a grieving child, you may sometimes feel like you do not know how to help them. It can be painful to see their sadness, but you can help. If you try to connect with your child, then you can help them through grief and loss. This pamphlet explains how you can help when your child is coping with disease, dying, the death of a loved one, and grief. Tips for developmental stages (pre-school aged children, school aged children, and pre-teens to teenagers) are included. A list…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Palliative Care Services
- 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)
- Bereavement
- Grief
- Child
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Death
- Grief
- Grief in children
- Specialty
- Palliative Care
- Abstract
- When you are caring for a grieving child, you may sometimes feel like you do not know how to help them. It can be painful to see their sadness, but you can help. If you try to connect with your child, then you can help them through grief and loss. This pamphlet explains how you can help when your child is coping with disease, dying, the death of a loved one, and grief. Tips for developmental stages (pre-school aged children, school aged children, and pre-teens to teenagers) are included. A list of online resources is provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2146, "Parler de la mort et du deuil aux enfants : Information pour les parents et les personnes qui s’occupent des enfants", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Integrated Palliative Care Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 2024
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
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]
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
Life is a journey : grieving the loss of a loved one
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35569
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Palliative Care.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0511
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet describes how you may feel after the death of a loved one. Topics include physical changes, emotions, what you can do, and grief. Positive ways of coping are given that may help you on your journey. The French version of this pamphlet 1961, "Sur le chemin de la vie", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Palliative Care
- 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 (LCSH)
- Grief
- Grief therapy
- Death
- Specialty
- Palliative Care
- Abstract
- This pamphlet describes how you may feel after the death of a loved one. Topics include physical changes, emotions, what you can do, and grief. Positive ways of coping are given that may help you on your journey. The French version of this pamphlet 1961, "Sur le chemin de la vie", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Life is a journey
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Palliative Care
- Pamphlet Number
- 0511
Circle of support and circle of care : sharing information and working together
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35906
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Northern Zone. Mental Health and Addictions.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1849
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Your Circle of Support is the loved ones who you have chosen to support you. Your Circle of Care is the members of your health care team who are involved in your care. This pamphlet explains how your personal information is shared with people in your Circle of Care and Circle of Support. The French version of this pamphlet 1950, "Réseau de soutien et cercle de soins - Partager l’information et travailler ensemble", is also available.
- 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 ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Confidentiality
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Personal information management
- Specialty
- Psychiatry
- Abstract
- Your Circle of Support is the loved ones who you have chosen to support you. Your Circle of Care is the members of your health care team who are involved in your care. This pamphlet explains how your personal information is shared with people in your Circle of Care and Circle of Support. The French version of this pamphlet 1950, "Réseau de soutien et cercle de soins - Partager l’information et travailler ensemble", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health and Addictions, Northern Zone
- Pamphlet Number
- 1849
The 3 Wishes Project : helping to make meaningful memories at the end of life
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36449
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. The 3 Wishes Project Staff.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1905
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The goal of the 3 Wishes Project is to improve the end-of-life experience for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and their loved ones. This pamphlet lists what the team helps with and provides examples of some of the wishes made by patients and their loved ones. It also describes where the program started and which organizations support the program. Contact information is provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. The 3 Wishes Project Staff
- 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)
- Hospice Care - psychology
- Critical Care - psychology
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospice care
- Intensive care units
- Specialty
- Palliative Care
- Abstract
- The goal of the 3 Wishes Project is to improve the end-of-life experience for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and their loved ones. This pamphlet lists what the team helps with and provides examples of some of the wishes made by patients and their loved ones. It also describes where the program started and which organizations support the program. Contact information is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: The 3 Wishes Project staff, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1905
Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) scent-free information
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36488
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Chronic Care Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1933
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Sometimes a product is labelled as scent-free or fragrance-free, but a perfume or fragrance is added to cover up the smell of the chemicals. The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially people with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies, and other medical conditions. This pamphlet gives a list of types of products that have scents. Instructions for removing scents from your clothes before coming to ICCS are provided. The pamphlet also gives instructions for r…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Chronic Care Service
- Alternate Title
- Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) scent-free information
- Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) fragrance-free information
- Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) unscented information
- 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)
- Odorants - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Odor control
- Abstract
- Sometimes a product is labelled as scent-free or fragrance-free, but a perfume or fragrance is added to cover up the smell of the chemicals. The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially people with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies, and other medical conditions. This pamphlet gives a list of types of products that have scents. Instructions for removing scents from your clothes before coming to ICCS are provided. The pamphlet also gives instructions for removing scents from your hair and your car. Instructions for how to remove smoke from your clothes are also provided. Instructions for your family members and support person(s) and/or loved ones are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Integrated Chronic Care Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 1933
Réseau de soutien et cercle de soins : partager l’information et travailler ensemble
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36506
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Northern Zone. Mental Health and Addictions.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1950
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Votre réseau de soutien est formé des proches que vous avez choisis pour vous offrir du soutien. Votre cercle de soins est formé des membres de votre équipe de soins de santé qui participent à vos soins. La présente brochure explique comment vos renseignements personnels sont partagés avec les gens de votre cercle de soins et de votre réseau de soutien. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1849, “Circle of Support and Circle of Care: Sharing Information and Working Together”. …
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- Alternate Title
- Circle of support and circle of care : sharing information and working together
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Health information
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Personal information management
- Specialty
- Psychiatry
- Abstract
- Votre réseau de soutien est formé des proches que vous avez choisis pour vous offrir du soutien. Votre cercle de soins est formé des membres de votre équipe de soins de santé qui participent à vos soins. La présente brochure explique comment vos renseignements personnels sont partagés avec les gens de votre cercle de soins et de votre réseau de soutien.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1849, “Circle of Support and Circle of Care: Sharing Information and Working Together”. Your Circle of Support is the loved ones who you have chosen to support you. Your Circle of Care is the members of your health care team who are involved in your care. This pamphlet explains how your personal information is shared with people in your Circle of Care and Circle of Support.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health and Addictions, Northern Zone
- Pamphlet Number
- 1950
Sur le chemin de la vie : faire le deuil d’un être cher
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36529
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Palliative Care.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1961
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
La présente ressource traite de la façon dont vous pourriez vous sentir après la mort d’un proche. On y traite des pensées qui peuvent vous habiter, des sentiments couramment ressentis et des changements physiques que vous pourriez constater. On y présente aussi des stratégies d’adaptation positives pour vous aider dans votre cheminement. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0511, “Life is a Journey”. This pamphlet describes how you may feel after the death of a loved one. Top…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Palliative Care
- Alternate Title
- Life is a journey : grieving the loss of a loved one
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Grief
- Grief therapy
- Death
- Specialty
- Palliative Care
- Abstract
- La présente ressource traite de la façon dont vous pourriez vous sentir après la mort d’un proche. On y traite des pensées qui peuvent vous habiter, des sentiments couramment ressentis et des changements physiques que vous pourriez constater. On y présente aussi des stratégies d’adaptation positives pour vous aider dans votre cheminement.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0511, “Life is a Journey”. This pamphlet describes how you may feel after the death of a loved one. Topics include physical changes, emotions, what you can do, and grief. Positive ways of coping are given that may help you on your journey.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Palliative Care
- Pamphlet Number
- 1961
