Advance care planning : making your personal and medical wishes known
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36498
Nova Scotia Health Authority. The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1942
- Available Online
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Advance care planning, or personal care planning, is the process of reflecting on what is important to you, to help you plan for your future medical and personal care. This pamphlet gives information about advance care planning, personal directives (PDs), delegates, what will happen if you do not have a PD, where to keep your completed PD and who should have a copy of it, when you should update your PD, and some treatments you should consider when making a PD. Information about Medical Assistan…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (19 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Advance Care Planning
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Lungs--Diseases, Obstructive
- Advance directives (Medical care)
- Specialty
- Respiratory System
- Abstract
- Advance care planning, or personal care planning, is the process of reflecting on what is important to you, to help you plan for your future medical and personal care. This pamphlet gives information about advance care planning, personal directives (PDs), delegates, what will happen if you do not have a PD, where to keep your completed PD and who should have a copy of it, when you should update your PD, and some treatments you should consider when making a PD. Information about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) is included. A list of resources, as well as information and tools available to help you, are provided. A blank Nova Scotia Health Authority Personal Directive form is included.
- The French version of this pamphlet 2180, "Planification préalable des soins - Faire connaître vos souhaits personnels et médicaux," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™; Reviewed by: Legal Services, Nova Scotia Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 1942
Burn Care Exercise Program : upper body exercises for edema management
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35781
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Rehabilitation Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1735
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet is a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Burn Care Exercise Program. Instructions and diagrams are included. These include 'making a fist', 'shoulder squeezes', 'shoulder and elbow raises', and 'deep breathing'.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Rehabilitation Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Burns
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Edema
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Burns and scalds
- Physical therapy
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Edema
- Specialty
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Burn Care Exercise Program. Instructions and diagrams are included. These include 'making a fist', 'shoulder squeezes', 'shoulder and elbow raises', and 'deep breathing'.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Rehabilitation Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1735
Capsulotomie au laser YAG
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36510
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1947
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
On parle d’une cataracte quand le cristallin de votre œil devient trouble ou opaque avec le temps. Le cristallin se trouve dans une capsule (ou enveloppe). Pendant la chirurgie, le cristallin opaque est enlevé, mais la capsule demeure en place. Une lentille intraoculaire est placée à l’avant de la capsule. Jusqu’à la moitié des capsules des personnes qui ont subi une chirurgie pour la cataracte deviendront brumeuses elles aussi. Quand cela se produit, la vision devient trouble. Cette opacité pe…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Eye Care Centre
- Alternate Title
- YAG laser capsulotomy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Cataract Extraction
- Capsule Opacification - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cataract--Surgery--Complications
- Cataract
- Abstract
- On parle d’une cataracte quand le cristallin de votre œil devient trouble ou opaque avec le temps. Le cristallin se trouve dans une capsule (ou enveloppe). Pendant la chirurgie, le cristallin opaque est enlevé, mais la capsule demeure en place. Une lentille intraoculaire est placée à l’avant de la capsule. Jusqu’à la moitié des capsules des personnes qui ont subi une chirurgie pour la cataracte deviendront brumeuses elles aussi. Quand cela se produit, la vision devient trouble. Cette opacité peut être traitée au moyen d’un laser YAG. Le laser YAG est utilisé pour faire une ouverture dans la capsule (capsulotomie), comme lorsque l’on fait un trou dans une pellicule d’emballage en plastique. La vision est généralement plus claire 1 à 2 journées après le traitement. La présente brochure explique comment se préparer, ce qui se passe pendant le traitement et à quoi s’attendre après. On y présente aussi une liste des complications possibles.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0464, “YAG Laser Capsulotomy”. A cataract is when the lens in your eye gets cloudy over time. The lens sits in a capsule. During surgery, the cloudy lens is removed, leaving the capsule in place. A lens implant is put in front of the capsule. In up to half of patients who have had cataract surgery, the capsule also becomes cloudy. When this happens, vision becomes blurred. This cloudiness can be treated with a YAG laser. The YAG laser is used to make an opening in the capsule (capsulotomy), like making a hole in a piece of plastic wrap. Vision is usually clearer 1 to 2 days after the treatment. The pamphlet describes getting ready for treatment, what happens during, and what to expect after. A list of possible complications are given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 1947
Conseils nutritionnels après une chirurgie de la mâchoire
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38157
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1585
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Il est important de bien manger pour aider votre corps à guérir. Lorsque vous avez des broches dans les mâchoires ou des élastiques en place, vous devez apporter quelques changements à votre alimentation pour obtenir les nutriments dont votre corps a besoin. Ce dépliant donne des conseils qui peuvent vous aider. Les sujets abordés sont les suivants : un plan de repas, comment faciliter l'alimentation, les choses importantes à faire à la maison, comment prévenir les intoxications alimentaires, l…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diet - Guideline
- Nutrition
- Jaw - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diet therapy
- Nutrition
- Jaws--Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Il est important de bien manger pour aider votre corps à guérir. Lorsque vous avez des broches dans les mâchoires ou des élastiques en place, vous devez apporter quelques changements à votre alimentation pour obtenir les nutriments dont votre corps a besoin. Ce dépliant donne des conseils qui peuvent vous aider. Les sujets abordés sont les suivants : un plan de repas, comment faciliter l'alimentation, les choses importantes à faire à la maison, comment prévenir les intoxications alimentaires, les boissons nutritives, un exemple de menu, des idées et des conseils pour mélangeurs, des conseils pour faire des smoothies ainsi que des façons d'ajouter des calories et des protéines. Les recettes sont incluses.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0566, "Nutrition Guidelines After Jaw Surgery". It is important to eat well to help your body heal. When your jaws are wired or you have elastics in place, you will need to make a few changes to the foods you eat to get the nutrition your body needs. This pamphlet gives tips that can help. Topics include a meal plan, how to make eating easier, important things to do at home, how to prevent food poisoning, nutritional drinks, a sample menu, blending ideas and tips, smoothie-making tips, and ways to add calories and protein. Recipes are included.
- Notes
- Previous title: Régime à base d’aliments en purée
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1585
Deuil : surmonter les difficultés
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36773
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legacy of Life and Critical Care Organ Donation.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2147
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
La mort d'un proche entraîne de nombreux changements dans votre vie. En vous adaptant et en réagissant à ces changements, vous serez confronté à des défis. Rappelez-vous que vous n’êtes pas seul. Ce dépliant contient des suggestions pratiques pour faire face aux difficultés courantes auxquelles vous pourriez faire face en période de deuil. Les sujets traités comprennent la prise de décisions, les affaires financières, les effets personnels, les souvenirs d'événements récents, certaines pièces o…
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- Alternate Title
- Grief : coping with challenges
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bereavement
- Grief
- Specialty
- Palliative Care
- Abstract
- La mort d'un proche entraîne de nombreux changements dans votre vie. En vous adaptant et en réagissant à ces changements, vous serez confronté à des défis. Rappelez-vous que vous n’êtes pas seul. Ce dépliant contient des suggestions pratiques pour faire face aux difficultés courantes auxquelles vous pourriez faire face en période de deuil. Les sujets traités comprennent la prise de décisions, les affaires financières, les effets personnels, les souvenirs d'événements récents, certaines pièces ou certains endroits, les changements dans les relations, les dates et événements spéciaux, les rêves et manifestations de la personne décédée, votre santé, le sommeil et l'alimentation.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Grief: Coping with Challenges" pamphlet 0977. The death of someone important to you brings many changes in your life. As you adjust and respond to these changes, you will face challenges. Please remember: you are not alone. This pamphlet includes practical suggestions about dealing with common challenges you may face when you are grieving. Topics include making decisions, financial affairs, personal effects, memories of recent events, certain rooms or places, changes in relationships, special dates and events, dreams and visitations, looking after your health, sleep, and eating.
- Responsibility
- Created by: Victoria Hospice, modified with permission. Adapted by: Legacy of Life and Critical Care Organ Donation
- Pamphlet Number
- 2147
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
Grief : coping with challenges
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36747
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legacy of Life and Critical Care Organ Donation.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0977
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The death of someone important to you brings many changes in your life. As you adjust and respond to these changes, you will face challenges. Please remember: you are not alone. This pamphlet includes practical suggestions about dealing with common challenges you may face when you are grieving. Topics include making decisions, financial affairs, personal effects, memories of recent events, certain rooms or places, changes in relationships, special dates and events, dreams and visitations, looki…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bereavement
- Grief
- Specialty
- Palliative Care
- Abstract
- The death of someone important to you brings many changes in your life. As you adjust and respond to these changes, you will face challenges. Please remember: you are not alone. This pamphlet includes practical suggestions about dealing with common challenges you may face when you are grieving. Topics include making decisions, financial affairs, personal effects, memories of recent events, certain rooms or places, changes in relationships, special dates and events, dreams and visitations, looking after your health, sleep, and eating. The French version of this pamphlet 2147, "Deuil : surmonter les difficultés", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Created by: Victoria Hospice, modified with permission. Adapted by: Legacy of Life and Critical Care Organ Donation
- Pamphlet Number
- 0977
Healthy eating after your transplant
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34811
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0107
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet gives tips for healthy eating and explains how to make healthy food choices. Information about reading food labels, making your recipes healthy, safe food handling, and eating out is included. The French translation of this pamphlet 1106, "Manger sainement après une transplantation" is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- 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)
- Organ transplantation
- Diet Therapy
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives tips for healthy eating and explains how to make healthy food choices. Information about reading food labels, making your recipes healthy, safe food handling, and eating out is included. The French translation of this pamphlet 1106, "Manger sainement après une transplantation" is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0107
Making health care decisions for someone else: acting as a substitute decision-maker (SDM)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38165
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2327
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided. ; The French version of this pamphlet 2359, "Prendre des décisions concernant l…
- 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 (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Advance Care Planning
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Advance directives (Medical care)
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided.
- The French version of this pamphlet 2359, "Prendre des décisions concernant les soins de santé d’une personne : Agir à titre de mandataire spécial (MS)," is also available.
- The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2349, is also available.
- The Simplified Chinese version of this pamphlet 2350, is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ethics Nova Scotia Health
- Approved by: Legal Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 2327
[Making health care decisions for someone else : acting as a substitute decision-maker (SDM)]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38195
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2349
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 2327. Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided. ; The French versio…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Arabic
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Advance Care Planning
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Advance directives (Medical care)
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 2327. Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided.
- The French version of this pamphlet 2359, is also available.
- The Simplified Chinese version of this pamphlet 2350, is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ethics Nova Scotia Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 2349
[Making health care decisions for someone else : acting as a substitute decision-maker (SDM)]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38196
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2350
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 2327. Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided. ; The Fr…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Simplified Chinese
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Advance Care Planning
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Advance directives (Medical care)
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- This is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 2327. Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided.
- The French version of this pamphlet 2359, "Prendre des décisions concernant les soins de santé d’une personne : Agir à titre de mandataire spécial (MS)", is also available.
- The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2349 is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ethics Nova Scotia Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 2350
Making the most of your remaining vision
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36575
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1998
- Available Online
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Losing your sight can be upsetting. You may feel scared, sad, or frustrated – this is normal. This pamphlet gives information and advice from health care professionals on adjusting to vision loss. Topics include types of vision loss, tips for getting used to vision loss (like staying safe at home, and using supportive and adaptable technology), and how vision loss affects your loved ones. Examples of computer software, apps, and things you can use at home are provided. Information on CNIB suppo…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Vision, low
- Vision Disorders
- Blindness
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Low vision
- Vision disorders
- Blindness
- Eye--Diseases
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- Losing your sight can be upsetting. You may feel scared, sad, or frustrated – this is normal. This pamphlet gives information and advice from health care professionals on adjusting to vision loss. Topics include types of vision loss, tips for getting used to vision loss (like staying safe at home, and using supportive and adaptable technology), and how vision loss affects your loved ones. Examples of computer software, apps, and things you can use at home are provided. Information on CNIB support programs and a list of resources is included. The French version of this pamphlet 2078, "Utiliser de façon optimale la vision qu’il vous reste", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Adapted with permission from: SMARTSIGHT™ - Patient Handout, An American Academy of Ophthalmology Initiative in Vision Rehabilitation: “Making the Most of Remaining Vision” (2017)
- Pamphlet Number
- 1998
Manger sainement après une transplantation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34829
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1106
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Cette ressource fournit des conseils en matière de saine alimentation et explique comment choisir des aliments santé. Elle contient de l'information sur la lecture des étiquettes sur les produits alimentaires, la préparation de recettes santé, la manipulation sécuritaire des aliments et les choix santé au restaurant. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0107, “Healthy eating after a transplant". This pamphlet gives tips for healthy eating and explains how to make healthy food …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Alternate Title
- Healthy eating after a transplant
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (20 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Organ transplantation
- Diet Therapy
- Specialty
- Nutrition and food
- Abstract
- Cette ressource fournit des conseils en matière de saine alimentation et explique comment choisir des aliments santé. Elle contient de l'information sur la lecture des étiquettes sur les produits alimentaires, la préparation de recettes santé, la manipulation sécuritaire des aliments et les choix santé au restaurant.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0107, “Healthy eating after a transplant". This pamphlet gives tips for healthy eating and explains how to make healthy food choices. Information about reading food labels, making your recipes healthy, safe food handling, and eating out is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1106
My heart failure passport
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38232
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Cardiology 6.2.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2373
- Available Online
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This Passport will help you take an active part in treating your heart failure. You can use it to record daily measurements (like your weight, blood pressure, heart rate, symptoms, and how you are feeling) and any medications you are taking. It can also help you to understand your disease better and learn about the importance of making changes to your lifestyle.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Cardiology 6.2
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart Failure
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart failure
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- This Passport will help you take an active part in treating your heart failure. You can use it to record daily measurements (like your weight, blood pressure, heart rate, symptoms, and how you are feeling) and any medications you are taking. It can also help you to understand your disease better and learn about the importance of making changes to your lifestyle.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology 6.2, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 2373
Nutrition guidelines after jaw surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37481
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0566
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It is important to eat well to help your body heal. When your jaws are wired or you have elastics in place, you will need to make a few changes to the foods you eat to get the nutrition your body needs. This pamphlet gives tips that can help. Topics include a meal plan, how to make eating easier, important things to do at home, how to prevent food poisoning, nutritional drinks, a sample menu, blending ideas and tips, smoothie-making tips, and ways to add calories and protein. Recipes are includ…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diet - Guideline
- Nutrition
- Jaw - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diet therapy
- Nutrition
- Jaws--Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- It is important to eat well to help your body heal. When your jaws are wired or you have elastics in place, you will need to make a few changes to the foods you eat to get the nutrition your body needs. This pamphlet gives tips that can help. Topics include a meal plan, how to make eating easier, important things to do at home, how to prevent food poisoning, nutritional drinks, a sample menu, blending ideas and tips, smoothie-making tips, and ways to add calories and protein. Recipes are included. The French version of this pamphlet 1585, "Conseils nutritionnels après une chirurgie de la mâchoire," is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Blended Diet
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0566
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
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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…
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- 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
Parler de la mort et du deuil aux enfants : Information pour les parents et les personnes qui s’occupent des enfants
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36772
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Palliative Care Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2146
- Available Online
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Ce dépliant explique comment aider votre enfant à faire face à la fin de vie, à la mort et au deuil. Il explique comment les enfants peuvent réagir lorsqu'une personne est très malade, comment planifier adéquatement les visites de la famille à l'hôpital ou au centre de soins palliatifs et l'importance de prendre le temps de parler à votre enfant. Il fournit aussi des conseils quant à la présence ou non des enfants au moment du décès et des recommandations pour annoncer à un enfant qu'une person…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Integrated Palliative Care Services
- Alternate Title
- Talking to children about death and grief
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bereavement
- Grief
- Child
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Death
- Grief
- Grief in children
- Abstract
- Ce dépliant explique comment aider votre enfant à faire face à la fin de vie, à la mort et au deuil. Il explique comment les enfants peuvent réagir lorsqu'une personne est très malade, comment planifier adéquatement les visites de la famille à l'hôpital ou au centre de soins palliatifs et l'importance de prendre le temps de parler à votre enfant. Il fournit aussi des conseils quant à la présence ou non des enfants au moment du décès et des recommandations pour annoncer à un enfant qu'une personne est décédée. On y traite également des sujets suivants : la préparation aux rituels et aux funérailles, l'importance pour les enfants de parler ouvertement de leur peine, la nécessité de garder des souvenirs de l'être aimé, la façon dont les réactions des enfants peuvent différer de celles des adultes et la nécessité de demander du soutien lorsque l'enfant est anxieux. On fournit des conseils pour les différents stades de développement (p. ex., les enfants de 3 à 5 ans, de 6 à 8 ans et de 9 à 12 ans) et une liste de ressources en ligne.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Talking to Children About Death and Grief: Information for Parents and Caregivers" pamphlet 2024. This pamphlet outlines how to help your child cope with dying, death, and grief. It explains how children may react when someone is very ill, planning appropriately for family visits at the hospital or hospice, the importance of making time to talk to your child, guidance on whether children should be present at death, and guidance on telling a child that someone has died. Other topics include: getting ready for rituals and funerals, the importance of children needing to talk about grief openly, keeping reminders of your loved one, how their reactions may differ from those of an adult, and asking for extra support when your child gets anxious. Tips for developmental stages (e.g., children aged 3 to 5, aged 6 to 8, and aged 9 to 12) are given and a list of online resources are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSHA Integrated Palliative Care Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 2146
Planification préalable des soins : faire connaître vos souhaits personnels et médicaux
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37441
Nova Scotia Health Authority. The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2180
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La planification préalable des soins est un processus de réflexion sur ce qui est important pour vous afin de vous aider à planifier vos futurs soins médicaux et personnels. Ce dépliant fournit de l'information sur la planification préalable des soins, les directives personnelles (DP), les mandataires, la préparation d’une DP, ce qu'il faut faire avec la DP une fois qu'elle est terminée, quand la mettre à jour, l'information et les outils disponibles, et les traitements à prendre en considérati…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (20 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Advance Care Planning
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Lungs--Diseases, Obstructive
- Advance directives (Medical care)
- Specialty
- Respiratory System
- Abstract
- La planification préalable des soins est un processus de réflexion sur ce qui est important pour vous afin de vous aider à planifier vos futurs soins médicaux et personnels. Ce dépliant fournit de l'information sur la planification préalable des soins, les directives personnelles (DP), les mandataires, la préparation d’une DP, ce qu'il faut faire avec la DP une fois qu'elle est terminée, quand la mettre à jour, l'information et les outils disponibles, et les traitements à prendre en considération lors de la préparation d’une DP. Une liste de ressources est fournie.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1942, "Advance Care Planning: Making Your Personal and Medical Wishes Known". Advance care planning, or personal care planning, is the process of reflecting on what is important to you, to help you plan for your future medical and personal care. This pamphlet gives information about advance care planning, personal directives (PDs), delegates, what will happen if you do not have a PD, where to keep your completed PD and who should have a copy of it, when you should update your PD, and some treatments you should consider when making a PD. Information about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) is included. A list of resources, as well as information and tools available to help you, are provided. A blank Nova Scotia Health Authority Personal Directive form is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™; Reviewed by: Legal Services, Nova Scotia Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 2180
